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KV02 UTT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,088 mi
Last recorded179,088 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 UTT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 179,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 18 Aug 2023 172,601 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 172,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 159,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2021 148,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D LINK" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2020 146,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D LINK bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 140,587 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 126,775 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 112,178 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,522 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,536 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,409 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 71,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight lip

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,024 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 62,024 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,599 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 56,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,746 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 51,746 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,005 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,220 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,296 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 31,081 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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KV02 UTT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV02 UTT, 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 KV02 UTT registered?

KV02 UTT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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