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VU02 KFJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

140,299 mi
Last recorded140,299 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 KFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 140,299 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from turbo oil feed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 138,079 miles

Rear coil springs slight corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 135,913 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 135,913 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 134,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 133,479 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 133,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 131,906 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 130,381 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 130,374 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box front slight blow (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 127,912 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded. (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 124,540 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight movement/worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2017 121,109 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from weld (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to perish/split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 116,111 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 116,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 111,175 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 106,226 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,217 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,570 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,151 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,313 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 67,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,365 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,884 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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VU02 KFJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VU02 KFJ, 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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VU02 KFJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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