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KU02 UNS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,534 mi
Last recorded142,534 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 UNS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 142,534 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 142,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside 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 Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 136,747 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rocker box breather damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2020 136,747 miles

rocker box breather damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,886 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 129,485 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 121,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,973 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust brackets rusty

suspension components surface rusted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 116,973 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust brackets rusty

suspension components surface rusted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 112,820 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 107,894 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 103,721 miles

brake wear indicator warning lamp on inside

n/s/front bumper insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,991 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 82,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,172 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,713 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,835 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 UNS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

KU02 UNS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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