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AF52 XFV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,536 mi
Last recorded111,536 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 111,536 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 111,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,499 miles

engine light on

wheel trims fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2014 105,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

engine light on

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,482 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 98,482 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 88,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 88,826 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 80,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,563 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 49,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,360 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,283 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 30,078 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 XFV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

AF52 XFV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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