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AF52 HXE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,629 mi
Last recorded143,629 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 HXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 143,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

both outer sills dented/ damaged

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2015 143,611 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

EML on

Freeplay front lower arm bushes but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted - rear pads getting low

N/S/F tyre on 1.6-2mm O/S/F tyre 2mm

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion - rear subframe - exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2014 137,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 132,652 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 132,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 128,914 miles

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

cedntre exhaust mount corroded away

exhaust corroded

front discs heavily lipped

has slight play in steering coulom

Pass 19 Oct 2011 121,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 109,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear wiper smearing

Fail 10 Nov 2010 109,878 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 12 Nov 2009 96,586 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 83,734 miles

(advise)both rear brake discs corroded and wearing dished.

(advise)centre exhaust hanger bracket welds broken away.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,725 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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AF52 HXE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF52 HXE, 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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AF52 HXE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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