CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU52 SBZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,639 mi
Last recorded149,639 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 SBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 149,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone and shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R N/S/R ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 144,896 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 144,896 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 137,292 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 137,292 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 132,991 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 132,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 116,722 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 100,718 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 91,560 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,217 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 85,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,814 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,182 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,432 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 67,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,985 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,729 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,531 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,761 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU52 SBZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KU52 SBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU52 SBZ?

You can check the full history of KU52 SBZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU52 SBZ registered?

KU52 SBZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is KU52 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 SBZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU52 SBZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU52 SBZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.