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BF52 KWM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

422,528 mi
Last recorded422,528 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 KWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 422,528 miles

Central stop lamp not fully lit

Offside park brake slight low effort

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 422,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central stop lamp not fully lit

Offside park brake slight low effort

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 415,649 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 415,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 402,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 402,333 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 380,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 352,645 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 352,645 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 328,701 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 328,701 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 304,345 miles

Both outer sills damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside front brake pads ON LIMIT.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 280,381 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f sill damaged

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2010 246,949 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r steel wheel fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2010 246,949 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r steel wheel fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 227,688 miles

N/S door mirror secured with tape.

N/S headlamp weak - lens cover cracked.

N/S/F plastic inner wing panel insecure & broken.

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

Rear brake discs lightly scored.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 227,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

N/S door mirror secured with tape.

N/S headlamp weak - lens cover cracked.

N/S/F plastic inner wing panel insecure & broken.

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

O/S/R footbrake less effecient than N/S.

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

Rear brake discs lightly scored.

Slight bind noted to o/s/r brake.

Wear noted to front brake discs - lipped.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 198,457 miles

both door mirrors repaired with tape

n/s headlamp glass damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Sep 2008 198,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both door mirrors repaired with tape

n/s headlamp glass damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2007 159,863 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

light scoring noted to rear brake discs.

play noted in steering rack n/s knuckle joint.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 107,683 miles

rear b/pads getting low.

slight play noted in n/s rack joint.

Fail 12 Sep 2006 107,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear b/pads getting low.

slight play noted in n/s rack joint.

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 KWM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BF52 KWM, 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 KWM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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