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KU02 UJG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,341 mi
Last recorded161,341 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 UJG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 161,341 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 156,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 144,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 144,563 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 137,454 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside 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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both pale (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 137,449 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside 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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both pale (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 126,687 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 115,909 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 111,887 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 111,887 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 107,163 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 101,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

all tyres close too ligel limite

Pass 19 Feb 2010 101,920 miles

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

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

all tyres close too ligel limite

Pass 19 Feb 2009 96,497 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 92,283 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 92,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 103,686 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 103,631 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 89,486 miles

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

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

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 UJG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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