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KU52 YRA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,999 mi
Last recorded167,999 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 YRA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 167,999 miles

advice on further look at slight foot brake travel

advice on keep eye on all tyres

advice on slight foot brake travel

Fail 12 Apr 2021 167,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advice on further look at slight foot brake travel

advice on keep eye on all tyres

advice on slight foot brake travel

Pass 30 Mar 2019 167,971 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 166,984 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Towbar component defective electrics inop (6.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2017 158,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

E.M.L on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 157,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

anti roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint, offside front

body damage to offside rear door

brake pipe slight corroded, nearside rear, offside rear

eml

oil leak at engine

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2016 149,755 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

oil leak at turbo return pipe

slight judder at o/s/r brake disc

slight play at n/s/f anti roll bar link

towbar electrics cut

various brake pipes starting to corrode and buldge outer coating

wipers streaky

Fail 4 Oct 2016 149,754 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

front discs heavlly corroded

oil leak at turbo return pipe

slight judder at o/s/r brake disc

slight play at n/s/f anti roll bar link

towbar electrics cut

various brake pipes starting to corrode and buldge outer coating

wipers streaky

Pass 5 Sep 2015 143,883 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 143,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 133,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp staying on.

offside front indicator lens missing.

rear wiper blade torn.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 133,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp staying on.

offside front indicator lens missing.

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 124,920 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 122,660 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 91,447 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,920 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine man light on

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapen on tread

Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,495 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 45,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,848 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 YRA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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