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KU02 UNZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,909 mi
Last recorded173,909 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 173,909 miles

Nearside Rear axle brake pipe heavily greased

Offside front to rear brake pipe heavily greased

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 173,909 miles

Nearside Rear axle brake pipe heavily greased

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe heavily greased

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 155,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brakepipe greased

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

Offside front to rear brakepipe greased

Fail 8 Jul 2016 155,144 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brakepipe greased

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

Offside front to rear brakepipe greased

Pass 26 Jun 2015 141,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 141,907 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 136,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2014 136,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2013 129,718 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 121,140 miles

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

both front top suspension mount bushes worn causing slight lift

nearside front indicator lense cover missing.

Fail 10 May 2012 121,099 miles

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

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

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

both front top suspension mount bushes worn causing slight lift

nearside front indicator lense cover missing.

Pass 13 May 2011 112,904 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)

both rear indicator bulbs flash a bit white

n/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush worn

Fail 7 May 2010 105,728 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 105,728 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 97,600 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 97,600 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 92,451 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 92,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED, DAMAGE N/S/SILL. MINOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION. UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING-CORROSION STARTING. DAMAGE R NO PLATE. BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 81,950 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,089 miles

minor under body damage on nearside sill

Fail 20 Mar 2006 70,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UNZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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