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AK52 BNA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,197 mi
Last recorded202,197 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 BNA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 202,197 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres on 3mm

Fail 5 Dec 2016 202,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

exhaust system loose at a joint

offside and nearside front tyres on 3mm

Pass 31 Dec 2015 182,820 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

eml staying on

Fail 30 Dec 2015 182,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

eml staying on

Pass 6 Jan 2015 116,054 miles

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

centre exhaust support corroded and weak

eml staying on

Pass 10 Jan 2014 145,804 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket becoming weak corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2013 128,087 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

o/s/rear spring has tip broken off

Pass 1 Feb 2012 111,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 100,484 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 87,113 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,947 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 62,993 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,606 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,210 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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AK52 BNA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK52 BNA, 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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AK52 BNA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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