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AK02 DFG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,195 mi
Last recorded142,195 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 DFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 142,195 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 142,193 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 136,114 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 136,061 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2023 123,063 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 118,915 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 118,911 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 117,514 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 112,749 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 112,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,112 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 107,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 103,642 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 103,641 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 100,358 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 100,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,979 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 94,329 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 93,478 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 93,091 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 91,188 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 86,800 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 79,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 64,872 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 5,275 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 36,762 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 DFG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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