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AF02 OGS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

394,806 mi
Last recorded394,806 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 OGS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 394,806 miles

Both Ouer Sills Bashed But No Corrodded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 384,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 371,445 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear footbrake slow on increase

oil leak front engine area

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 2 Oct 2015 371,441 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

oil leak front engine area

park brake offside low effort

Pass 7 Nov 2014 323,386 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 323,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 323,320 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 290,747 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 290,696 miles

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

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front service brake slow on application 29%,it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

at nearside front hub lower ball jopint fixing hub slightly damaged

exhaust heat shield insecure

floor pans to outer sills offside & nearside at front & rear damaged

gear box out put shaft nearside free play not excessive

nearside front indicator slightly condensated

nearside front plastic inner wing insecure at lower

offside & nearside front seat belts slow on retraction

radiator lower support pannel damaged

rear registration lights x 2 slightly dim

slight noise offside front wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 17 Jan 2014 290,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

at nearside gearbox shaft not drive shaft free play

bolt at turbo bracket missing

fuel tank securing staps corroded not excessive

nearside front hub damaged at lower ball joint securing nut

nearside front plastic inner wing missing

nearside front tyre inner band worn

nearside outer sill damaged

offside & nearside front outer sills to floor pans damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2013 290,677 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear seat belts slow on retraction

at offside front outer sill damaged

brake squeal offside front

engine oil low

front bumper slightly out of shape & insecure not excessive,rear bumper damaged

nearside front indicator condensated

nearside front service brake slow application

offside & nearside rear suspension bump stops slightly deteriorated

offside front brake splash plate damaged & slightly corroded

power steering pipes insecure

radiator hose insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2012 240,112 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 240,060 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 240,013 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2012 240,004 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 172,483 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 172,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 162,047 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 121,735 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,303 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,452 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,387 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,810 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 OGS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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