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AF52 JXS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,732 mi
Last recorded153,732 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 JXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 153,732 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 153,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 151,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 146,566 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 146,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 142,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 142,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 138,115 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 138,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 133,795 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 133,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 126,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,352 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 119,352 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 111,539 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 111,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 104,886 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 104,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,830 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 91,883 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,018 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,042 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,587 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 JXS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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