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AF51 FYT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

223,096 mi
Last recorded223,096 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 FYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 223,096 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 223,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 207,732 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 190,594 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 173,556 miles

exhaust system insecure centre pipe

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Fail 2 May 2014 173,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust system insecure centre pipe

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 7 May 2013 159,705 miles

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

Registration plate lights are dim.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 156,301 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 151,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 139,430 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 139,430 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 131,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 131,707 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 119,106 miles

center exhaust mount fractured but due to design not dangerous

front exhaust at cat has been repaired not leaking exhaust gases .

Fail 11 Jan 2008 119,109 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center exhaust mount fractured but due to design not dangerous

Pass 22 Jan 2007 101,165 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 80,477 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread [outside edge].

windscreen is scratched but does not affect drivers veiw to the road.

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 FYT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FYT, 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 FYT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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