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AF02 RSX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,459 mi
Last recorded74,459 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 RSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 74,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 72,170 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 71,253 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 71,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2023 70,490 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,884 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,615 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,079 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 66,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 62,871 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 62,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 60,489 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,386 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,107 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 54,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,467 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,775 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,419 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,872 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing unevenly

front number plate cracked

rear number plate dirty

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,490 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on egdes tread not cut as deep close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on egdes tread not cut as deep and heavily perished and cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,064 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,656 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 RSX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 RSX, 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 RSX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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