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AK02 DBY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,091 mi
Last recorded153,091 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 DBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 153,091 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 150,643 miles

rear brakes rusty

rear brakes slight bind

rear flexy hoses perished

Fail 14 Jun 2016 150,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brakes rusty

rear brakes slight bind

rear flexy hoses perished

Pass 26 Aug 2015 147,606 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 147,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 140,260 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 133,905 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 129,869 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 125,920 miles

Slight bind from offside rear brake.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 113,590 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 99,258 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 99,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres on the legal limit.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 85,757 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,498 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 71,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads apear low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 57,380 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 43,522 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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AK02 DBY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AK02 DBY, 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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AK02 DBY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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