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AK52 GWD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,432 mi
Last recorded160,432 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 GWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 160,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened repaired previously & undersealed (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front indicator lens cover

Pass 4 Jan 2017 153,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened been repaired previously (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s front indicator cover missing

Fail 3 Jan 2017 153,881 miles

Emissions not tested because of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened been repaired previously (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s front indicator cover missing

Pass 22 Dec 2015 144,541 miles

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

Some components heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Dec 2015 144,523 miles

Suspension arm inappropriately repaired n/s/r axle mount area (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 144,526 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened new axle beam wanted to weak for repair (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 136,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 136,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 128,795 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 128,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 118,382 miles

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

n/s/f indicator outer lens missing

Pass 27 Oct 2011 105,110 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some rusting to rear subframe

Fail 27 Oct 2011 105,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some rusting to rear subframe

Pass 5 Nov 2010 91,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,518 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 74,514 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,408 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,214 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,867 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 28,365 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 GWD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GWD, 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 GWD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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