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AF51 GUW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

190,674 mi
Last recorded190,674 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 190,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear and front to rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear tyres are cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2016 190,650 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear and front to rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear tyres are cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2015 184,135 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 184,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 175,603 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 171,306 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 171,306 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 166,357 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 166,357 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 154,028 miles

N/S/R damper dust cover detatched but function not impaired

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S headlamp levelling motor faulty but aim acceptable when tested

O/S/R damper dust cover detatched but function not impaired

O/S/r light cluster damaged but acceptable when tested.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 154,028 miles

N/S/R damper dust cover detatched but function not impaired

O/S headlamp levelling motor faulty but aim acceptable when tested

O/S/R damper dust cover detatched but function not impaired

O/S/r light cluster damaged but acceptable when tested.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 144,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 144,582 miles

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 132,102 miles

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

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

both rear dust covers off the rear shocks

Pass 5 Feb 2008 132,102 miles

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

both rear dust covers off the rear shocks

Pass 15 Mar 2007 118,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking around walls and tread

Pass 3 Mar 2006 104,052 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 GUW 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 58.8%.

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 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 GUW, 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 GUW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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