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AK52 BSX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,234 mi
Last recorded127,234 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 BSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 127,234 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 127,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 123,372 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 123,372 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 118,472 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 118,312 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 107,027 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 107,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,226 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,499 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 73,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,401 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,436 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,061 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,782 miles

All discs worn/corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre cut not yet to the cords

Fail 22 Oct 2010 37,782 miles

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

All discs worn/corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre cut not yet to the cords

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,066 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,048 miles

all brake disc's corroded.

o/s/f tyre uneven wear.

rear disc pads very low.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,767 miles

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 23 Nov 2006 23,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 24 Nov 2005 18,846 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 BSX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BSX, 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 BSX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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