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AK02 DWL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,335 mi
Last recorded120,335 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2017 120,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Around DPF welding corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end loose Nut insecure (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,822 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 103,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,738 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 92,391 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,155 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 81,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,890 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 62,158 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,819 miles

slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,534 miles

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

nsf tyre cut to outter wall

Pass 28 Mar 2009 46,800 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,574 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 40,705 miles

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

condensation in osf indicator

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,107 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 DWL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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