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AF52 XET

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,402 mi
Last recorded166,402 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 166,402 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 161,819 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 157,061 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 150,029 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 149,941 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 142,362 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 130,767 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 102,788 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 102,788 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,929 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,335 miles

front brake discs very rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2009 43,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake discs very rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2007 39,711 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,988 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 31,251 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 XET is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XET, 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 XET registered?

AF52 XET is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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