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KU02 RNJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,141 mi
Last recorded137,141 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 RNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 137,141 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 132,547 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 132,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 205.50.17 (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 126,344 miles

Both rear tyres and o/s/f worn inner tread areas.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 119,724 miles

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

Rear tyres worn slightly inner tread areas.

Fail 21 May 2014 119,724 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear tyres worn slightly inner tread areas.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 113,868 miles

Both front tyres worn outer tread areas.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R footbrake slight binding and disc discoloured.Slight rear footbrake unbalance.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 104,383 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 15 Jun 2011 89,640 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,725 miles

Engine light on ?

Front brake disc slight wear

Fail 8 Apr 2009 60,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre is below limits & has nail in it

Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

spare tyre is below limits & has nail in it

Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 52,544 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 52,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 49,970 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 RNJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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