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KU02 RDV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,889 mi
Last recorded164,889 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 RDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 164,889 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 164,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 161,219 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 161,211 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2013 154,973 miles

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

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

PAS pipe damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 142,330 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 142,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 129,050 miles

exhaust system corroded

left front wheel rim slight buckle

left/right front tyre treads worn

Fail 9 May 2011 129,050 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system corroded

left front wheel rim slight buckle

left/right front tyre treads worn

Pass 11 May 2010 114,282 miles

front wishbone rear bushes cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 May 2010 114,282 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front wishbone rear bushes cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 May 2009 99,515 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 May 2009 99,515 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 84,766 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn

right front wheel rim slight buckle

Pass 9 May 2007 74,220 miles

front brake pads worn

light switch security

nail in ofside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2007 74,220 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Light switch security

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2006 67,959 miles

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 RDV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RDV, 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 RDV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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