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AK02 DFC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

top mounts slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,030 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light illuminated

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 83,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light illuminated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 77,409 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has a nail in the tread

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Sep 2016 77,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has a nail in the tread

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

all tyres have cracks in tread no cords showing

engine mil lamp light on dash

Fail 5 Oct 2015 71,941 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

all tyres have cracks in tread no cords showing

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,383 miles

all brake discs corroded

all tyres cracked around tread

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall well worn

Fail 2 Oct 2014 65,383 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

all tyres cracked around tread

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall well worn

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside wing repeater lens missing

Fail 15 Mar 2013 62,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside wing repeater lens missing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,784 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 59,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,644 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2011 56,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,933 miles

o/s/f tyre warn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,920 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,097 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 28,615 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 DFC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK02 DFC, 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 DFC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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