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AK52 BVO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,766 mi
Last recorded150,766 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 150,766 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 142,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 142,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 123,038 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2017 123,038 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

heat shield loose

alternator tensioner pulley damper sheared off and fouling power steering pulley

Pass 20 Jul 2016 107,943 miles

radiator leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,188 miles

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 93,188 miles

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

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,549 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 81,549 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 24 Jan 2013 65,369 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,895 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,896 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,034 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,239 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,195 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,931 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 BVO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BVO, 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 BVO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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