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AD02 BCE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

280,050 mi
Last recorded280,050 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 BCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 280,050 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy + slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail lamp defective tapped over

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

external body damage - rear boot lid / offside rear wing

handbrake travel

inner sills damage / bent - corroded heavily under sealed both sides

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 272,233 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tapped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

external body damage - rear boot lid / offside rear wing

inner sills damage / bent - corroded heavily under sealed

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 263,089 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective taped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

covers + shields fitted

nearside front + offside rear external body damage

under vehicle / all steering + suspension corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 251,486 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

covers + shields fitted

steering + suspension components corroded

under vehicle / under sills corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 237,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine under tray covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 222,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2017 216,125 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

all coil springs corroded

covers & shields fitted

mid section exhaust slight blow

Pass 15 Dec 2016 209,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

all coils springs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 203,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 196,247 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r foot + handbrake lazy

rear brake aplication uneven

Pass 17 Dec 2013 189,017 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 180,422 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 174,266 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Dec 2010 160,366 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 160,363 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 139,311 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 139,311 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 119,979 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 98,050 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 76,020 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 53,945 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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AD02 BCE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AD02 BCE, 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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AD02 BCE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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