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AF51 LPK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,897 mi
Last recorded170,897 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 170,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON OUTER EDGE, HEAVILY PERISHED AND HAS A NAIL IN TREAD - STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

rear light lenses slightly damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2019 170,862 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON OUTER EDGE, HEAVILY PERISHED AND HAS A NAIL IN TREAD - STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

rear light lenses slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2018 161,378 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 161,364 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 149,863 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Feb 2016 134,160 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2016 134,146 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Center exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2015 116,491 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 106,350 miles

o/s front inner plastic under wing adrift and damaged

o/s rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 17 Dec 2013 106,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front inner plastic under wing adrift and damaged

o/s handbrake reading low

o/s rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 4 Dec 2012 97,014 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,890 miles

front suspension low suggest incorrect springs fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,258 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,808 miles

front brake disc very heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2009 51,326 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,040 miles

slight corrosion to front exhaust catalyst area/centre metal exhaust mounting starting to break away from exhaust not yet broken still supporting centre exhaust sytsem

Fail 7 Jan 2008 45,040 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion to front exhaust catalyst area/centre metal exhaust mounting starting to break away from exhaust not yet broken still supporting centre exhaust sytsem

Pass 3 Jan 2007 37,687 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 31,203 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 31,203 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 LPK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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