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KU52 NBY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

237,657 mi
Last recorded237,657 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 NBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 237,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 230,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes cracking / perishing slightly (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges uneven

Pass 14 Jan 2017 222,053 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking / perashing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 222,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack on offside (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking / perashing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 212,123 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn inner and outer edges uneven

Pass 10 Jan 2015 199,590 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven across tread pattern

front exhaust rubber mount worn slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2014 186,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 170,016 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 153,486 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 134,882 miles

slight wear in steering rack arms

Pass 22 Jan 2010 117,519 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear in both steering rack arms

Pass 23 Jan 2009 100,199 miles

slight wear in both steering rack arms

Pass 4 Feb 2008 85,159 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2007 69,006 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 67,736 miles

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

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

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 NBY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KU52 NBY, 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 NBY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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