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AK02 DFU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,429 mi
Last recorded106,429 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 DFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 106,429 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 106,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,507 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 84,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under carriage has several areas of surface corrosion, but not affecting steering or braking.

Fail 7 Aug 2023 84,430 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under carriage has several areas of surface corrosion, but not affecting steering or braking.

Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,512 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 83,178 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,639 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,070 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,707 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 79,924 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,099 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,623 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,914 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 71,344 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,807 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,538 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 57,283 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 51,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2007
Fail 14 May 2007 46,194 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,317 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 DFU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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