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AF52 VGD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,530 mi
Last recorded77,530 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 77,530 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 77,399 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,226 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 74,416 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,107 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 73,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 73,189 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Jacking point damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point damaged

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 73,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust centre bracket broken

nearside and offside sills/jacking points damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2019 73,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust centre bracket broken

nearside and offside sills/jacking points damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,990 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 72,990 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,674 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,862 miles

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of excessive heat

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Aug 2016 71,862 miles

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of excessive heat

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 11 Aug 2014 67,305 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 67,305 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,409 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,089 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 64,089 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,535 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,039 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,105 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,321 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,204 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,323 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 31,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VGD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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