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AF52 XEU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,336 mi
Last recorded167,336 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 167,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 167,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 154,660 miles

Offside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 154,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 118,354 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)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 113,893 miles

all suspension feels soft

corrosion on some brake pipes

Offside Front brake flexi slight cracking

slight corrosion and wear front brake discs

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2016 113,891 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake flexi slight cracking

all suspension feels soft

corrosion on some brake pipes

hand brake travel long

slight corrosion and wear front brake discs

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2015 108,979 miles

both sills corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f indicator in poor condition

rear tyres worn, n/s/r req

slight corrosion on rear springs

slight noise from (aux?) belt area

slight wear in suspension bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2014 103,920 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

numerous brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f back plate poor

slight corrosion at o/s/f sill

slight wear in rear tyre

slight wear in suspension bushes

Fail 4 Nov 2014 103,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

numerous brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f back plate poor

slight corrosion at o/s/f sill

slight wear in rear tyre

slight wear in suspension bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,197 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front seatbelts slightly slow to retract

n/s/f brake flexible slightly deteriorated (cracked)

other brake pipes slightly corroded

slight wear in front suspension bushes

Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,194 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres very worn on outside (towing in)

front seatbelts slightly slow to retract

n/s/f brake flexible slightly deteriorated (cracked)

other brake pipes slightly corroded

slight wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,726 miles

exhaust slightly loose

front brakes worn

large cooling fan siezing

numerous brake pipes slightly corroded

sills slightly corroded

slight wear in suspension bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,069 miles

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

drivers washer jet poor

o/s/r wheel trim missing

Fail 27 Oct 2011 83,069 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn and pads look low

both front tyres and o/s/r getting down in tread 195/65/15 91h

drivers washer jet poor

o/s/r wheel trim missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 74,909 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,863 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,552 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 61,551 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,435 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,553 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 XEU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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