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AK52 BPZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,818 mi
Last recorded120,818 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 120,818 miles

Rear discs & pads required shortly

Rear tyres required shortly

Pass 23 Feb 2016 113,023 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 113,023 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 104,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,494 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 96,433 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 96,404 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,407 miles

Air bag light on,rear discs & pads required shortly

Fail 22 Dec 2011 77,029 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 77,029 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 66,513 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,506 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,490 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 32,036 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 32,036 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre heavaly cracked and worn

Pass 19 Dec 2005 23,514 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BPZ 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 BPZ, 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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What year was AK52 BPZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK52 BPZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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