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PY02 KUC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

238,852 mi
Last recorded238,852 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 KUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 238,852 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 238,852 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s/f (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only and o/s/r (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured and o/s/r cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 238,840 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside/offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside front (3.5.1i)

exhaust to cat corrored

Pass 22 Aug 2014 227,754 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front n/s indicator lamp broken

rear exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Aug 2014 227,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front n/s indicator lamp broken

rear exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Jul 2013 213,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres are starting to wear

Pass 23 Jul 2013 213,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres are starting to wear

Pass 25 Apr 2012 200,344 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 200,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 190,293 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Apr 2011 190,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 179,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2009 166,699 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 153,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 153,766 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 138,767 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 138,767 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 123,233 miles

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

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

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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PY02 KUC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PY02 KUC, 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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PY02 KUC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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