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SK02 KYG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,791 mi
Last recorded66,791 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 KYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 66,791 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 66,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 59,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,097 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,272 miles

N/S/R TYRE WALL PERISHED.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,161 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 37,161 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,738 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 30,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,850 miles

N/S/F tyre on legal limit

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 25,850 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

N/S/F tyre on legal limit

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake application at first uneven

Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,155 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 21,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres appear underinflated

Rear brakes squeal

Vehicle does not fast idle easily

Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,141 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 16,141 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch squeals and squeaks

Vehicle will not maintain fast idle speed

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 KYG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KYG, 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 KYG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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