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KU02 RKE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,929 mi
Last recorded177,929 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 RKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 177,929 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 177,929 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 163,386 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 163,386 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 146,300 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 146,300 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 129,382 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 129,376 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 117,596 miles

nearside headlight height auto adjuster innop

Pass 26 Mar 2012 105,660 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 105,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,465 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,174 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 77,107 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,530 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,201 miles

rear nearside tyre wearing thin and worn on inner edge

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 30 Apr 2007 46,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear nearside tyre wearing thin and worn on inner edge

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,882 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 RKE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE registered?

KU02 RKE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2002.

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