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KU02 UEN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

233,017 mi
Last recorded233,017 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 UEN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 233,017 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 225,276 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 225,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 216,902 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 216,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 208,352 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 208,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 199,049 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 190,482 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 190,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 184,599 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 172,298 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 161,986 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 161,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 149,286 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 145,181 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 145,181 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 132,703 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 118,385 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 UEN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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