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KU52 YRO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,139 mi
Last recorded106,139 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 YRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 106,139 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 98,967 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,943 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,773 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 94,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,202 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,845 miles

n/s front indicator cover missing.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 72,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,903 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 64,903 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,215 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 54,215 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,074 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 YRO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

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

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