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AF02 OCU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,035 mi
Last recorded114,035 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 OCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 114,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle and rear service brake low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both side crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides lens (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front underneath cover loose

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 112,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 109,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 107,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 104,951 miles

Both front sills have slight damage

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 102,769 miles

Both front sills have slight damage

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 102,769 miles

Both front sills have slight damage

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 100,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,253 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 94,253 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,499 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust sections rusty

engine light on

Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,795 miles

Exhaust system rattle

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre blocking on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,576 miles

both front outer body sills collapsed

rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 13 Jul 2015 71,573 miles

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

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

both front outer body sills collapsed

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

rear inner brake pads appear low

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,553 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,971 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,800 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,706 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,665 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 OCU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF02 OCU, 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 OCU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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