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AK02 DWG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

55,082 mi
Last recorded55,082 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 DWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 55,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 May 2026 55,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 53,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 53,074 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 53,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,219 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 51,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 50,249 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 49,676 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 49,421 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 49,421 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,616 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 45,578 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,329 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 41,752 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 40,484 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 38,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,462 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,443 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 37,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,498 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 35,498 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,062 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,389 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,232 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 DWG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 DWG, 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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What year was AK02 DWG registered?

AK02 DWG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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