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KU02 UHJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,992 mi
Last recorded174,992 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 174,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 162,205 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 144,393 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 144,352 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 124,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 124,235 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 122,811 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 118,521 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 115,394 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 109,905 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 109,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 105,872 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 98,083 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 13 Mar 2008 87,942 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

rear brake didcs worn/pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2007 73,394 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 73,394 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake imbalance 11%

engine under tray fitted at time of test

intermitant fault on number plate light poss loose conection requires further inspection/repair

nearside and offside rear shock-absorbers leaking

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2006 60,089 miles

adv nearside side repeater starting to fade

adv rear number plate starting to delaminate at top of plate

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 UHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ registered?

KU02 UHJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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