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KU52 RZB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,764 mi
Last recorded164,764 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 RZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 164,764 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 145,702 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 145,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 129,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 123,699 miles

front shockers slight weep

Pass 18 May 2018 112,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes unbonding (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers slight smear

coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust emits slight blue smoke

n/s and o/s sills slight damage

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 17 May 2018 111,999 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes unbonding (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers slight smear

coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust emits slight blue smoke

n/s and o/s sills slight damage

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 18 May 2017 100,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres are on the legal limit 1.6mm

both headlamps have a mesh cover, not effecting the beam pattern

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension springs slight corrosion

n/s/r brake slight grab

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,181 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 89,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management lamp on

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2015 74,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,500 miles

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,317 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,022 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 64,022 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,271 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,781 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,716 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,632 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,745 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,715 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 24,998 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 RZB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RZB, 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 RZB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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