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AF52 PMU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,977 mi
Last recorded110,977 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 110,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 102,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 102,360 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,228 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs, suspension arms and brake pipes

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 1 Jul 2020 94,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Jul 2020 94,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,816 miles

Corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Front suspension arm rear bushes cracked and perished

Wipers poor

Fail 15 Jul 2019 91,816 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Front suspension arm rear bushes cracked and perished

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

Wipers poor

Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,888 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

All tyres perished and cracking, fronts starting to split through tread

General corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

O/s and N/s track rod end gaiter perished and cracked

O/s/r coil spring heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 88,888 miles

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

All tyres perished and cracking, fronts starting to split through tread

Centre exhaust mount broken

General corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

O/s and N/s track rod end gaiter perished and cracked

O/s/r coil spring heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,574 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

O/s/r coil spring heavily corroded

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,810 miles

General underbody corrosion

Wipers poor

Fail 4 Jul 2016 79,810 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Wipers poor

Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,136 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2015 75,136 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,932 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2014 69,932 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Tyres cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,040 miles

brake pipes corroding

coil springs corroding

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre wearing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,314 miles

front tyres wearing

rear tyres low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,360 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low and tyre pressures low

Fail 14 Jul 2011 55,360 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting low and tyre pressures low

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,788 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,292 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,047 miles

offside front mirror casing cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,681 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 PMU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PMU, 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 PMU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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