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PK51 KTF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,688 mi
Last recorded179,688 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 KTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 179,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Mar 2014 165,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 165,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2013 159,953 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 May 2013 159,953 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 148,053 miles

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 30 Apr 2012 148,053 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 May 2011 130,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system is showing signs of age

front brake disc's are showing signs of age

Pass 6 May 2010 118,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 118,533 miles

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

Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

n/s/r tyre badly perished sidewall and tread

Pass 8 May 2009 100,313 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 100,313 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 98,260 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 84,489 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,760 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 59,920 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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PK51 KTF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PK51 KTF, 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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PK51 KTF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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