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AK52 BYL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

73,937 mi
Last recorded73,937 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 BYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 73,937 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 73,937 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 73,309 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 73,309 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,671 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 72,671 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,226 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 71,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,788 miles

EPC Warning Lamp Illuminater

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 70,788 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

EPC Warning Lamp Illuminater

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,292 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 69,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 68,018 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 68,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,122 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,586 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 65,585 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floorpan (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 63,741 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre age cracked and side wall carcked

N/S/R tyre age cracked and side wall carcked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre age cracked and side wall carcked

O/S/R tyre age cracked and side wall carcked

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perished in sidewalls.

front number plate scratched.

slight play in offside and nearside inner steering joints.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,899 miles

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

all 4tyre outer side walls scufed

Fail 30 Oct 2012 57,899 miles

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

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

all 4tyre outer side walls scufed

Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,642 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,137 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,073 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 36,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 9 Nov 2006 29,555 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 21,258 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 BYL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BYL, 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 BYL registered?

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

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