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BF52 KWB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,865 mi
Last recorded162,865 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 KWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 162,865 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 162,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn

o/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 152,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 151,927 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 142,763 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 136,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off side front slight binding (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 136,535 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off side front slight binding (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 128,901 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 122,044 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front both front tyres worn inner edges and nearing wear indicators

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 7 Oct 2014 115,532 miles

centre exhaust bracket detached

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 7 Oct 2014 115,532 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket detached

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 4 Oct 2013 107,574 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 102,310 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 89,595 miles

Both side front and rear inner edges of brake discs rusty/worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,918 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 63,258 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2008 51,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,641 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,895 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 27,800 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 KWB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWB, 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 KWB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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