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KU02 UHT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,547 mi
Last recorded103,547 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 UHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 103,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

springs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 103,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

springs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 101,049 miles

brake pipes corroded

rubber bushes worn and perished

Fail 3 Feb 2020 101,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

brake pipes corroded

rubber bushes worn and perished

Pass 8 Feb 2019 98,602 miles

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

Rear Coil spring worn x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 95,638 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Fail 30 Jan 2018 95,491 miles

Emissions not tested unable to stabilise revs between 2500~3000 (7.3.A.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2017 92,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measures 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 92,678 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to hold engine at a stable speed to enable an emission fast idle test to be carried out. (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

EML lamp on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measures 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 89,124 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 86,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 86,026 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,246 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 83,246 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 80,614 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 80,562 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 77,402 miles

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 77,402 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,230 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,184 miles

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

offside rear door defective

Pass 21 Jan 2009 49,885 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,667 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 25,073 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 UHT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

KU02 UHT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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