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KU52 YPJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,359 mi
Last recorded155,359 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 YPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 155,359 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 142,218 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 142,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 133,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded thin.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 133,030 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded thin.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 124,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 114,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 114,355 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,889 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,998 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 71,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front wheel slightly buckled on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 71,035 miles

offside front wheel slightly buckled on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,063 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 40,199 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 YPJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YPJ, 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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What year was KU52 YPJ registered?

KU52 YPJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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