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AF02 RSO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,543 mi
Last recorded117,543 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 RSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 117,543 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 99,605 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 99,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine light on dash

Fail 1 May 2008 79,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres slightly perished in tread

both rear shock absorber top outer casing insecure

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 1 May 2008 79,821 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished in tread

both rear shock absorber top outer casing insecure

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,779 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 65,779 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

steel wheel fitted on n/s/f

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 RSO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RSO, 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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What year was AF02 RSO registered?

AF02 RSO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is AF02 RSO safe to buy?

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