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AK52 BTF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,571 mi
Last recorded95,571 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 95,571 miles

Rear both tyersare cutting out on inside

Fail 19 Sep 2025 95,571 miles

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

Rear both tyersare cutting out on inside

Pass 24 Sep 2024 91,357 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 91,186 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 84,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2022 80,399 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 80,353 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,216 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,064 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,308 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 63,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,851 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 61,851 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,727 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,984 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,301 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,012 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 24,982 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 19,333 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 BTF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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