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AF52 POJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,736 mi
Last recorded197,736 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 POJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 197,736 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 197,733 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 197,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear unable to open from inside

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

unable to check for corrosion nsr door apature

Pass 18 Feb 2015 192,138 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 184,519 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 178,820 miles

Both front and o/s rear tyres cracking on tread surface

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 172,529 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 165,703 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 158,898 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 152,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake noisy when wheel is rotated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake noisy

headlamp adjust from inside vehicle not working

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 POJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 POJ, 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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What year was AF52 POJ registered?

AF52 POJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AF52 POJ safe to buy?

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