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AK02 DXV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,901 mi
Last recorded182,901 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 DXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 182,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 182,619 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 163,994 miles

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

Front WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

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

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

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Fail 25 Apr 2018 163,597 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

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

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

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Pass 4 Apr 2017 141,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Apr 2017 141,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 130,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 119,225 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 106,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 106,139 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,213 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,454 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 91,454 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,871 miles

front brake discs corroded on insides

Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,591 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 48,290 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 12 Apr 2006 39,785 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 DXV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DXV, 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 DXV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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