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AF52 OSM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,389 mi
Last recorded173,389 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 OSM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 173,389 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 165,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front sub frame corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 155,889 miles

Front n/s & o/s upper mount slightly worn

Fail 21 Jun 2019 155,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s & o/s upper mount slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 150,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 145,140 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 139,673 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wheel nuts and engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 139,673 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wheel nuts and engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 129,310 miles

wheel nuts and engine covers fitted unable to fully check some areas

Fail 15 Aug 2015 129,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel nuts and engine covers fitted unable to fully check some areas

Pass 15 Aug 2014 117,405 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 115,688 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 106,706 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 102,883 miles

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

play in front anti rollbar bushes.

Fail 28 Dec 2011 102,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in front anti rollbar bushes.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 97,160 miles

play n/s tiebar.

play both front anti rollbar bushes.

Pass 24 Dec 2009 90,114 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Fail 23 Dec 2009 90,114 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 81,484 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 70,717 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 60,060 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 41,089 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 OSM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OSM, 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 OSM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2002.

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