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KV02 VUC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,813 mi
Last recorded149,813 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 149,813 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 149,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2018 143,930 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 142,353 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 141,086 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 138,202 miles

Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 126,359 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 126,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 117,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 111,014 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 104,426 miles

n/s/r tyre worn at iner edge

Pass 21 May 2010 95,636 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 95,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 82,998 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 70,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 56,748 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 43,600 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 VUC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

KV02 VUC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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