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AF02 OTA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,635 mi
Last recorded150,635 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 OTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 150,635 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 142,264 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 142,263 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 139,635 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 131,956 miles

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

offside rear outer sill has slight damage

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 3 Jun 2014 131,925 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

offside rear outer sill has slight damage

Pass 19 Jun 2013 127,237 miles

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

handbrake long

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 127,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

handbrake long

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 126,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 122,777 miles

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

bracket on n/s/f headlight burst - secure, rear springs corroded, plug on sump burst

Pass 1 Apr 2011 115,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Some of leds in high level stop lamp innop

Fail 1 Apr 2011 115,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Some of leds in high level stop lamp innop

Pass 31 Mar 2010 104,448 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front tyres on 3mm Contact surface on front discs reduced due to corrosion

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 94,625 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 94,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 85,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2007 76,183 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,956 miles

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

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 OTA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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