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VU52 KUW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,844 mi
Last recorded231,844 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 KUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 231,844 miles

Front Reg. plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 231,844 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Reg. plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 212,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2016 212,778 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2015 201,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2015 201,123 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2014 189,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti freeze -46c

Pass 28 Mar 2013 175,576 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 158,301 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 158,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 150,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advised nearside door sticking.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 136,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 119,057 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f sidelamp dull

Pass 22 Sep 2008 99,515 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 79,686 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,659 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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VU52 KUW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU52 KUW, 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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VU52 KUW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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