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AF02 MVY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,453 mi
Last recorded253,453 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 MVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 253,453 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 253,450 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 250,134 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

note : parking brake effort low

Pass 13 May 2015 242,791 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 230,340 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 230,339 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 205,524 miles

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

nearside park brake slight lower effort

Pass 22 May 2012 183,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 162,090 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 May 2011 162,089 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine bay auxillary belt tensioner bracket fractured - jamming on cog-wheel

Pass 25 May 2010 139,702 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 139,701 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 8 May 2009 119,059 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 119,059 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 99,096 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 82,558 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 82,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,790 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 MVY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVY, 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 MVY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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