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KU02 RHJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,275 mi
Last recorded218,275 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 RHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 218,275 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 215,894 miles

Slight lift at offside front strut top mount.

Some damage tocentre of windscreen, within limits.

Some play in front anti roll bar "D" bushes.

Very small hole in exhaust behind CAT/DPF.

Fail 20 Feb 2016 215,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight lift at offside front strut top mount.

Some damage tocentre of windscreen, within limits.

Some play in front anti roll bar "D" bushes.

Very small hole in exhaust behind CAT/DPF.

Fail 21 Feb 2015 213,719 miles

Front anti roll bar "D" bushes have play near limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust hanger on rear silencer corroded thin.

Some lift in front strut top mounts.

Windscreen has some damage in the centre, within limits.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 213,719 miles

Front anti roll bar "D" bushes have play near limit.

Rear exhaust hanger on rear silencer corroded thin.

Some lift in front strut top mounts.

Windscreen has some damage in the centre, within limits.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 209,964 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroded.

Front number plate deteriorated to the limit.

Offside front brake pads worn to the limit.

Rear silencer hanger (on silencer) corroding.

Windscreen has some damage in the centre within limits.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 199,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 182,636 miles

Front anti-roll bar 'D' mounting bushes are worn slightly.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 182,636 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front anti-roll bar 'D' mounting bushes are worn slightly.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 160,263 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 137,319 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak to nearside radiator area.

Nearside front suspension strut has a slight leak.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 109,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 83,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,815 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 39,020 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 RHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RHJ, 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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What year was KU02 RHJ registered?

KU02 RHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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