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AF51 BPZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,841 mi
Last recorded168,841 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 168,841 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 168,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 160,150 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 160,150 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 156,257 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 149,542 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 134,878 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 134,878 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 116,043 miles

all tyres getting low

front tyres vr speed rated rear tyres hr speed rated

Pass 22 Jun 2006 64,947 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 64,367 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 64,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AF51 BPZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF51 BPZ, 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 AF51 BPZ registered?

AF51 BPZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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