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AK52 BPU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,963 mi
Last recorded114,963 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 BPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 114,963 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

engine oil leaks apparent

exhaust centre bracket broken

front brake pads are getting low

offside rear tyre becoming perished

Fail 26 Apr 2017 114,963 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both the front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

engine oil leaks apparent

exhaust centre bracket broken

front brake pads are getting low

offside rear tyre becoming perished

slight imbalance in the front brakes

Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,619 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight weep on the radiator

Fail 13 Apr 2016 106,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight weep on the radiator

Pass 9 Apr 2015 95,778 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight coolant leak from radiator

Fail 8 Apr 2015 95,745 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,799 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,385 miles

engine management light is on

slight wear in the nearside front inner tie rod

Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,848 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 57,586 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 57,574 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,842 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,358 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 37,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,509 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 BPU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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