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SK52 KEU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

267,867 mi
Last recorded267,867 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 KEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 267,867 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 267,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 257,561 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 250,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside rear tyre feathering inner edge

passenger seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 19 Feb 2010 240,723 miles

handbrake high

nearside wiper arm damaged

wipers smeary

Fail 18 Feb 2010 240,723 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

handbrake high

nearside wiper arm damaged

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Feb 2009 213,105 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 156,977 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 100,800 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 100,799 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,386 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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SK52 KEU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SK52 KEU, 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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What year was SK52 KEU registered?

SK52 KEU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is SK52 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 KEU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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