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AK02 DYU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,308 mi
Last recorded228,308 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 DYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 228,308 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside windscreen washer not spraying at full capacity

Pass 3 Dec 2014 207,476 miles

Front suspension appears to be 'soft'

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

intermittent fault with wipers

Pass 20 Nov 2013 170,792 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 128,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

loose wiring at battery

Pass 20 Nov 2012 128,579 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 128,575 miles

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

engine under gaurd missing

n/s sill damaged

o/s sill damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2012 128,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine under gaurd missing

n/s sill damaged

o/s sill damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2010 112,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2010 112,356 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 111,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

bulbs out in centre brake light

nearside rear door seal split

Pass 12 Feb 2009 95,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,488 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 95,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear door seal split

nearside reverse light

rear washer not working

Pass 12 Feb 2008 75,554 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 75,550 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 75,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 75,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2007 58,018 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 58,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear door seal split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jan 2007 58,006 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear door seal split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,451 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 DYU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DYU, 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 DYU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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