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AF51 BXV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

298,097 mi
Last recorded298,097 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 298,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 268,222 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 268,196 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 239,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 239,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 213,207 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 212,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 189,453 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs slighty corroded

screen damaged at offside top (not affecting drivers view)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 189,323 miles

rear brake discs corroded

screen damaged at offside top (not affecting drivers view)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 189,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

screen damaged at offside top (not affecting drivers view)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 162,871 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 162,871 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 137,923 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 137,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2007 111,553 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 111,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 85,690 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 85,499 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 63,510 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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AF51 BXV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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