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BF52 KVD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,261 mi
Last recorded163,261 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 KVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 163,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 163,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 140,542 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 140,542 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 119,459 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 107,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre exhaust rubber deterioated but still supported

Pass 2 Mar 2012 97,860 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 97,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,878 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,342 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,431 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 48,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 38,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,282 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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BF52 KVD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF52 KVD, 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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BF52 KVD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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