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AK02 DFZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,778 mi
Last recorded102,778 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 102,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 89,394 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 86,819 miles

FRONT EXHAUST PIPES CLAMPS CORRODED TOO EXCESS

Fail 17 May 2017 86,819 miles

FRONT EXHAUST PIPES CLAMPS CORRODED TOO EXCESS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 84,749 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 12 May 2016 84,749 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 May 2015 81,757 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 81,757 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2014 78,991 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 74,919 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 70,992 miles

near side outer door mirror glass damaged

near side rear shock absorber top sleeve mount insecure

Fail 15 May 2012 70,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine warning lamp stays on indicating fault in system??engine surges at times???

near side outer door mirror glass damaged

near side rear shock absorber top sleeve mount insecure

Pass 3 May 2011 67,115 miles

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

engine warning lamp stays on indicating fault in system????

near side rear shock absorber upper bump stop sleeve inseure

Fail 3 May 2011 67,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine warning lamp stays on indicating fault in system????

near side rear shock absorber upper bump stop sleeve inseure

Fail 12 May 2010 63,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiper blade rubbers ends split

engine warning lamp stays on indicating fault in system???

off side front indicator lamp plastic lens cover slightly insecure/ damp in side unit

Pass 12 May 2010 63,354 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers ends split

engine warning lamp stays on indicating fault in system???

off side front indicator lamp plastic lens cover slightly insecure/ damp in side unit

Pass 11 May 2009 59,180 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 59,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine oil level very low???

Pass 14 May 2008 53,651 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 47,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,092 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 29,345 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 DFZ 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 69.6%.

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

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