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AF02 ZPV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,260 mi
Last recorded189,260 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 ZPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 189,260 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 187,089 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 187,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 183,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 177,116 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 169,897 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 169,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 164,071 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 155,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear coilsprings location

Pass 1 Aug 2016 145,839 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 136,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs slightly pitted on the inner face

Pass 6 Aug 2015 136,211 miles

front discs slightly pitted on the inner face

Fail 6 Aug 2014 128,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear wheel baring has slight noise when rotated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 128,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear wheel baring has slight noise when rotated

Pass 27 Jul 2013 120,423 miles

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

Slight movement in top strut bush nearside front.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 112,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 103,782 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 96,116 miles

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 1 Aug 2009 87,088 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,423 miles

front wishbon e bushes and droplinks slight play, advise repaired for next mot

Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 55,826 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 ZPV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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