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AF02 HNB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

231,562 mi
Last recorded231,562 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 HNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2023 231,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill area. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount excess lift. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Excess lift. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Front grille damaged. causing sharp edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 229,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 225,996 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 225,912 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Incorrectly fitted. (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Incorrectly fitted. (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted Cable tied to suspension arm !! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 225,875 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel Brake pedal goes to the floor. (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Incorrectly fitted. (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Incorrectly fitted. (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted Cable tied to suspension arm !! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper union. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper union leaking. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 223,224 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 223,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 208,523 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 208,522 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 199,205 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 199,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 188,735 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 176,350 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 159,926 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 145,664 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 145,664 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 130,919 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 130,919 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 112,912 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 96,419 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 96,419 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 78,818 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 59,096 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 42,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 25,770 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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AF02 HNB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AF02 HNB, 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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AF02 HNB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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