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AK02 DWM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,089 mi
Last recorded123,089 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 DWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 123,089 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 116,553 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 116,553 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 111,972 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 111,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 109,287 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 109,287 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,533 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 105,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 94,840 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2015 94,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2014 83,313 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 72,365 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,977 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn 2.5mm[inner edge tread bald]

nearside front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated.

rear brake disc`s slightly worn.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,993 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,504 miles

front tyres worn inner tread 1.6-2.0 mm.

rear brake disc`s pitted surface edges.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,331 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake disc`s pitted on surface edges.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,925 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs pitted, surface edges.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,869 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 DWM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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