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AF02 PXH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,569 mi
Last recorded166,569 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 PXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 166,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise off side and near side front shock absorbers soft

advise off side and near side rear shock absorbers soft

Fail 17 Apr 2018 166,569 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise off side and near side front shock absorbers soft

advise off side and near side rear shock absorbers soft

Pass 13 Apr 2017 158,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall cut deep enough to reach cords but under required length

Offside Front Seat belt buckle button has to be pressed to secure seat belt

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 158,669 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall cut deep enough to reach cords but under required length

Offside Front Seat belt buckle button has to be pressed to secure seat belt

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 151,058 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside non obligatory mirror glass insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 151,058 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside non obligatory mirror glass insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 140,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat osr

ns mirror glass cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2015 140,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML illuminated

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat osr

ns mirror glass cracked

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

osr tyre has two punctures and also is perished

slight coolant stain on lower radiator hose

Pass 10 Apr 2014 128,093 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 128,093 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 117,934 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 117,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 105,335 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 94,870 miles

both front tyres on limit

Pass 14 Apr 2010 84,406 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 74,600 miles

front pads just over half way worn

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,322 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,730 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,014 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 PXH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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