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KU02 OEB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,011 mi
Last recorded186,011 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 OEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 186,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

water leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 186,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

water leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 164,075 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 164,071 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 158,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Jul 2013 150,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 150,810 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 135,258 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 119,525 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 106,478 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 16 Jun 2010 106,478 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 30 Jun 2009 94,030 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 79,292 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,504 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 64,504 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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KU02 OEB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU02 OEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KU02 OEB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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