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YO02 KNL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,553 mi
Last recorded191,553 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 KNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 191,553 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 191,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 173,213 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc worn to limit

Fail 16 Aug 2011 173,201 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Oil leak

front brake disc worn to limit

Pass 27 Aug 2010 156,651 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 156,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 139,792 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 117,619 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 117,619 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 91,663 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 66,299 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 66,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 63,116 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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YO02 KNL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YO02 KNL, 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 YO02 KNL registered?

YO02 KNL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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