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AK52 BNL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,229 mi
Last recorded103,229 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 BNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 103,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve heavily corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly would recommend a brake service

Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

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

both front brake flexi pipes starting to crack

center exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,981 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,142 miles

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

center exhaust clamps corroded

front brake discs pitted

front brake flexi pipes starting to crack

front brakes have slight brake bind

Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,384 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake disc o/s and n/s coroded on inside face

unable to check rear seat belts seats folded down

Fail 31 Oct 2012 85,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake disc o/s and n/s coroded on inside face

unable to check rear seat belts seats folded down

Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 78,010 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 71,369 miles

center exhaust clamp starting to split

floor grommet missing

o/s/r and spare tyres worn low

o/s/r brake disc corroded on outer edge

rear wiper torn

Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,712 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,732 miles

frt tyres on 4mm

rear brakes slightly tight

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,335 miles

drivers wiper not clearing screen well. †

offside body plug missing. †

rear no plate starting to perish. †

Pass 14 Nov 2005 22,543 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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AK52 BNL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK52 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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