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SK02 KYC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,864 mi
Last recorded154,864 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 KYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 154,864 miles

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

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

both front wings corroded

both sills corroded but not seriously weakened

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 1 Sep 2017 152,081 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 147,308 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc scored

Fail 14 Sep 2016 147,295 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 147,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded [flex to calliper] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded [flex to calliper] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 141,596 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight leak from n/s drive shaft oil seal

Fail 28 Sep 2015 141,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight leak from n/s drive shaft oil seal

Pass 3 Oct 2014 136,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

n/s/f,o/s/f,and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 131,091 miles

slight oil leak from turbo

Fail 14 Oct 2013 130,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak from turbo

Pass 6 Oct 2012 122,570 miles

o/s h/brake poor

Fail 6 Oct 2012 122,578 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

grease on rear brakes not high temp

Pass 13 Oct 2011 109,489 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rubbing noise rear hubs

Fail 10 Oct 2011 109,489 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rubbing noise rear hubs

Pass 12 Oct 2010 95,508 miles

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

poor quality repair

Fail 7 Oct 2010 95,349 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 84,147 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 476,047 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,010 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 11,439 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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SK02 KYC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK02 KYC, 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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SK02 KYC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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