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AK52 BYD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,274 mi
Last recorded129,274 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 129,274 miles

front suspension wishbone bushes cracking/splitting

Pass 21 Dec 2017 120,798 miles

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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,083 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,838 miles

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 106,095 miles

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,860 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 80,501 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 65,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off/side front brake pads getting worn

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,501 miles

off/side front brake pads getting worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,109 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,386 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,934 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 21,969 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 BYD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

AK52 BYD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is AK52 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 BYD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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