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KU02 UET

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,473 mi
Last recorded156,473 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 UET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 156,473 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 149,633 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 149,633 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2024 146,562 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2022 143,239 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 137,632 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 129,306 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 122,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 116,301 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 116,033 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 109,403 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 102,879 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 96,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre section supported but moves slightly at the joint

Pass 27 Nov 2014 88,717 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 81,861 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,867 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 68,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2011 68,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 50,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 50,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,182 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front spoiler damaged

rear tyres 3mm wear left

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,004 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 UET is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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