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MK02 KUY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,872 mi
Last recorded93,872 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 KUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 93,872 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,912 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 90,440 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2022 90,440 miles

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

Central Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,339 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,208 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 75,381 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 64,943 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,804 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower suspension arms corroding

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front flexible brake pipes corroding at caliper ends

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Front bottom suspension arm rear bush perishing

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,797 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower suspension arms corroding

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front flexible brake pipes corroding at caliper ends

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Front bottom suspension arm rear bush perishing

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,662 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 53,634 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,075 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,004 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 48,004 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,101 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 43,101 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,309 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,948 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,828 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,718 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 30,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,261 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,513 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,428 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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MK02 KUY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MK02 KUY, 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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MK02 KUY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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