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AD02 BCF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

190,625 mi
Last recorded190,625 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 190,625 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 190,381 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 180,525 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded at front

Fail 6 Jul 2023 180,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside outer sill corroded at front

Pass 8 Jul 2022 169,924 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Central exhaust sleeve rear clamp corroded, Sleeve and exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Arm / axle corroding around trailing arm bush (inner edge, marked with chalk) also surface corrosion across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and cracking slightly within shoulder pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and cracking slightly within tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 169,924 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Central exhaust sleeve rear clamp corroded, Sleeve and exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Arm / axle corroding around trailing arm bush (inner edge, marked with chalk) also surface corrosion across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and cracking slightly within shoulder pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and cracking slightly within tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 162,822 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 158,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 152,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 146,150 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 146,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 140,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 134,536 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 127,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle hanger loose

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2014 115,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 115,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 103,520 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 103,520 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 92,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust bracket in poor condition,exhaust is secure

Pass 25 Jun 2011 83,342 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 83,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 73,585 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 73,585 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 62,926 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing low.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 52,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper blade split at ends but still clearing screen

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,057 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 31,008 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 BCF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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