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AF52 XEX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,331 mi
Last recorded127,331 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 127,331 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 127,331 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,576 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,127 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,028 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Fail 2 Dec 2014 41,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 29,178 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 29,178 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,145 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 32,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 28,605 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,988 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 27,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,350 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 24,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,498 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,796 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,268 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 17,268 miles

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

Advise front wiper blades split at ends

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 XEX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

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

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