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AF52 XGC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,444 mi
Last recorded120,444 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 120,444 miles

nearside front tyre has a screw in it

offside rear tyre cracking on shoulders of the tyre

slight exhaust blow from joint on middle to cat

Pass 4 Sep 2013 112,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake notchy in operation

Fail 4 Sep 2013 112,419 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak

handbrake notchy in operation

Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 104,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 96,587 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 85,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 85,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,265 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 75,325 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 67,654 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,195 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 41,195 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 32,652 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 32,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XGC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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