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AF02 UWY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

217,629 mi
Last recorded217,629 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 UWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 217,629 miles

Offside Rear shock corroded

corrosion in brake pipe to rear hose

oil leak

rear suspension arms/bushes squeaking

slight weep from nearside rear shock

steering rack boots twisted

Fail 28 Sep 2020 217,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between hoses to rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock corroded

corrosion in brake pipe to rear hose

oil leak

rear suspension arms/bushes squeaking

slight weep from nearside rear shock

steering rack boots twisted

Pass 5 Oct 2019 216,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule limited vision due to plastic coating covering (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber surround corroded

corrosion at offside rear outer sill

oil leak

rear seats not in use -seat belts unexamined

rear suspension arm,inner bushes worn

Fail 4 Oct 2019 216,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule limited vision due to plastic coating covering (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber surround corroded

corrosion at offside rear outer sill

oil leak

rear seats not in use -seat belts unexamined

rear suspension arm,inner bushes worn

Pass 3 Oct 2018 214,217 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

centre heat shield loose

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Fail 29 Sep 2018 214,216 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing both (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

centre heat shield loose

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Pass 20 Oct 2017 211,402 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lamp inoperative (came on when boot was shut )

condition of front inner pads unknown due to limited vision,advise wheels off inspection asap

corrosion in brake piopes to rear hoses ,limited vision on exact condition

corrosion in brake pipes within rear hoses ,limited vision due to plastic coating covering,advise renewing

crack in nearside of windscreen, NOT materially affecting the drivers view of the road

engine management light illuminated

gearbox/trans/engine oil leaks

rear seats folded down and contents in vehicle covering seats , seat belts unexamined and not in use

rear shock surrounds corroded,advise renewing

Fail 20 Oct 2017 211,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear number plate lamp inoperative (came on when boot was shut )

condition of front inner pads unknown due to limited vision,advise wheels off inspection asap

corrosion in brake piopes to rear hoses ,limited vision on exact condition

corrosion in brake pipes within rear hoses ,limited vision due to plastic coating covering,advise renewing

crack in nearside of windscreen, NOT materially affecting the drivers view of the road

engine management light illuminated

gearbox/trans/engine oil leaks

rear seats folded down and contents in vehicle covering seats , seat belts unexamined and not in use

rear shock surrounds corroded,advise renewing

Pass 25 Oct 2016 205,508 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded,advise attention asap

crack in screen,out of swept area

middle exhaust bracket corroded ,advise attention asap

oil leak

slight binding of offside rear brake

slight blow from rear exhaust,advise attention asap

wear in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Oct 2015 200,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside inner steering arm play

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 193,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust fittings poor

fuel cap in poor conditon

number plate lam,p dim

Pass 25 Oct 2013 183,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine warning light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 183,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine warning light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 171,620 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting poor

Fail 26 Oct 2012 171,620 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting poor

Pass 11 Nov 2011 159,316 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

wear to front prope rubber

Fail 11 Nov 2011 159,316 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

wear to front prope rubber

Pass 15 Nov 2010 142,391 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 142,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 125,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 125,875 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 107,220 miles

corrosion on rear coil springs

nearside rear anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2007 80,378 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 80,378 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,497 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 64,427 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 UWY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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