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AF02 SWJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,724 mi
Last recorded161,724 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 161,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 154,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 145,936 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 145,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 132,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 131,805 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 15 Jul 2013 120,685 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 120,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 109,569 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 104,797 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 104,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 101,600 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,980 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 94,024 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 89,488 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 89,488 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 78,087 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 78,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 59,967 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 SWJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

AF02 SWJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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