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AF02 HVD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,041 mi
Last recorded156,041 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 HVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 156,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are corroded and badly worn

both rear brake discs are corroded and worn

both rear tyres are misshaped

damage to nearside outer sill

welding repairs to offside outer sill panel

Fail 20 Feb 2017 156,041 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are corroded and badly worn

both rear brake discs are corroded and worn

both rear tyres are misshaped

damage to nearside outer sill

welding repairs to offside outer sill panel

Pass 29 Jan 2016 151,519 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust centre rubber mountings breaking

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

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

Oil leakage from engine

Fail 26 Nov 2015 151,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leakage from engine

Pass 5 Jun 2014 141,450 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 141,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 137,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 137,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 134,356 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 134,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seats fitted to n/s, O/s and center rear seats not allowing inspection of adult belts

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 130,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 130,461 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 126,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 126,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 121,584 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 121,584 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 114,992 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 110,256 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 HVD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AF02 HVD, 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 HVD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 August 2002.

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