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AC52 UTE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,479 mi
Last recorded101,479 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC52 UTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 101,479 miles

Both rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Both rear shocker cover/bump stops damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2011 101,359 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Both rear shocker cover/bump stops damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 97,618 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 90,682 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 90,682 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,231 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 79,231 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 59,194 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,510 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,719 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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AC52 UTE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AC52 UTE, 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 AC52 UTE registered?

AC52 UTE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AC52 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC52 UTE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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