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OU51 KNK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

204,673 mi
Last recorded204,673 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 204,673 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 204,673 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 203,231 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 203,223 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 201,993 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 200,359 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 197,816 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 195,271 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 195,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 192,549 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 189,789 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 185,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre section has a broken support hanger

lower radiator mounting bar heavily corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 185,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust centre section has a broken support hanger

lower radiator mounting bar heavily corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 180,713 miles

Oil leak

exhaust centre section has a damaged support bracket

Fail 29 Jul 2013 180,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre section has a damaged support bracket

front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing

offside front headlamp adjuster damaged/not servicable

Pass 21 Jul 2012 176,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre support bracket broken, but system still secure

Pass 12 Aug 2011 163,648 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 163,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 145,212 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 145,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 125,821 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 125,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 108,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 91,277 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 91,277 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 78,528 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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OU51 KNK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OU51 KNK, 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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OU51 KNK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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