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AK52 BVN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,982 mi
Last recorded187,982 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 BVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 187,982 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 187,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 169,015 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 153,068 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 153,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 141,851 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 141,851 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 125,332 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 108,848 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 108,848 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 89,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 66,553 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 BVN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BVN, 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 BVN registered?

AK52 BVN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is AK52 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 BVN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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