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PY02 KVP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,213 mi
Last recorded161,213 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 KVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 161,213 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 145,918 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear no plates slightly detirorated

no plate light slightly dim o/s/r

traction light on dash intermitantly

Pass 27 Apr 2011 129,400 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covering arches

rear brake discs corroded badly

rear no plate slight water damage

warning light on dash

Pass 4 May 2010 117,372 miles

engine slighty smokeing on emission test

rear discs slighty corroded

slight corrosion underside eg,front subframe,rear axcell,antibar,tankstraps,brake ferrels,legs,

Pass 18 Mar 2009 111,910 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake ferrels corroded

corrosion on front shocks,antibar,bottem arms,exhaust system

tankstrap corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2009 111,902 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all brake ferrels corroded

corrosion on front shocks,antibar,bottem arms,exhaust system

tankstrap corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 106,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r indicator flashing slightly white

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2007 97,446 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 85,615 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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PY02 KVP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PY02 KVP, 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 KVP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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