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KU52 YRF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,547 mi
Last recorded117,547 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 117,547 miles

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

cat heat shild hanging down

engine light on dash

nearside rear hand brake cable outer caseing worn through

Fail 26 Feb 2015 117,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

cat heat shild hanging down

engine light on dash

nearside rear hand brake cable outer caseing worn through

Pass 4 Mar 2014 105,623 miles

both front lower sills are slightly damaged on the jacking points

the heat shield on the cat is slightly insecure

205 55 16 94 w xl

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)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 105,617 miles

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

205 55 16 94 w xl

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)

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

Oil leak

both front lower sills are slightly damaged on the jacking points

the heat shield on the cat is slightly insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,534 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 97,534 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,031 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,654 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,241 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 70,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 70,456 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 50,043 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 YRF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

KU52 YRF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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