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BN52 ATF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

203,391 mi
Last recorded203,391 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 ATF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 203,391 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

BATTERY LIGHT IS ON

DRIVERS SEAT BELT RETRACTS SLOW

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AND DAMAGED UNABLE TO SEE STEERING RACK FULLY

HEADLAMPS ARE DULL

N/S/F AND O/S/F CV JOINTS ARE WORN

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

N/SF AND O/S/F INNER TO OUTER SILLS ARE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PART WORN AND UNEVENLY WEARING

NO PLATE LAMPS ARE DULL

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY GRABBING AND HAS SLIGHT JUDDER

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

POWER STEERING IS NOISEY

POWER STEERING PIPE IS DAMP AT JOINTS AND STEERING RACK

REAR BRAKES IMBALANCED

STEERING RACK IS WORN PLAY AT RACKENDS

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DUE TO DIRT

Fail 29 Nov 2010 203,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

BATTERY LIGHT IS ON

DRIVERS SEAT BELT RETRACTS SLOW

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AND DAMAGED UNABLE TO SEE STEERING RACK FULLY

HEADLAMPS ARE DULL

N/S/F AND O/S/F CV JOINTS ARE WORN

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

N/SF AND O/S/F INNER TO OUTER SILLS ARE DAMAGED

NO PLATE LAMPS ARE DULL

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

POWER STEERING IS NOISEY

POWER STEERING PIPE IS DAMP AT JOINTS AND STEERING RACK

STEERING RACK IS WORN PLAY AT RACKENDS

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DUE TO DIRT

Pass 26 Nov 2009 165,972 miles

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

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

free play at base of handbrake lever

off side front tyre low on edges

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to plastic coating

Fail 26 Nov 2009 165,972 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake service

free play at base of handbrake lever

off side front tyre low on edges

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to plastic coating

Pass 28 Nov 2008 127,459 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 127,449 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 92,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight end play n/s steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2007 92,308 miles

slight end play n/s steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,596 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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BN52 ATF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BN52 ATF, 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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What year was BN52 ATF registered?

BN52 ATF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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