MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Some components heavily undersealed
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)
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)
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
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f indicator outer lens missing
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
some rusting to rear subframe
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
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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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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