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AK52 BYF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,642 mi
Last recorded138,642 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 138,642 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 138,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 129,199 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,724 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 97,224 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 84,662 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 54,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 52,301 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,036 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 40,602 miles

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

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 BYF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BYF, 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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How do I check the history of AK52 BYF?

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What year was AK52 BYF registered?

AK52 BYF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is AK52 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 BYF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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