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AF52 WYK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,400 mi
Last recorded172,400 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 WYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 172,400 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 159,822 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 149,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to lower wing, weakened.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 149,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to lower wing, weakened.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 144,123 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 137,052 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 128,644 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 128,644 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 123,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 106,406 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 19 Sep 2013 95,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside back plate deteriorated

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 16 Sep 2013 95,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside back plate deteriorated

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light Damage To Windscreen Caused by Faulty Wiper

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 86,728 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light Damage To Windscreen Caused by Faulty Wiper

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,192 miles

Nearside rear door does not open.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 75,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside rear door does not open.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Secondary bonnet catch is stiff.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,225 miles

Oil leak

both front jacking points damaged

drivers door damaged

nearside rear door unable to open from inside or outside

Fail 17 Sep 2010 68,169 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front jacking points damaged

drivers door damaged

front discs worn

nearside rear door unable to open from inside or outside

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,101 miles

front tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,690 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2005 28,745 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 WYK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WYK, 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 WYK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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