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KU52 JCZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,692 mi
Last recorded191,692 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 JCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 191,692 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions value code de-faced for test- originally 0.9 limit

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Sep 2023 190,910 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear infront of axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear infront of axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine average 2.21 limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp corroded-broken

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 12 Oct 2022 181,569 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

centre exhaust clamps corroded

centre exhaust heat shield loose

general corrosion underneath

tow bar electric socket flap broken

Fail 11 Oct 2022 181,560 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tow bar electric socket flap broken

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

centre exhaust clamps corroded

centre exhaust heat shield loose

general corrosion underneath

Pass 11 Oct 2021 172,141 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 172,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 172,121 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on suspension components and rear axle

Pass 25 Sep 2020 164,892 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 164,892 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 156,176 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 156,176 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 147,627 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 140,633 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 134,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 134,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 122,122 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 122,048 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)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 108,886 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 108,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,960 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,811 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 83,811 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,686 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 71,686 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 61,106 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,661 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 48,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,655 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,198 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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KU52 JCZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KU52 JCZ, 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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KU52 JCZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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