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AF52 XGH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

184,748 mi
Last recorded184,748 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XGH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 184,748 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 184,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 177,560 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 177,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 167,437 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 167,432 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 155,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view left hand corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 155,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view left hand corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 145,226 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 132,789 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 132,788 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

heat shield loose

Pass 8 Dec 2017 120,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 120,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,412 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 109,407 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 100,420 miles

Engine Service Light On

Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,627 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 84,609 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 84,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 76,346 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 76,340 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,864 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 60,140 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 60,140 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 52,765 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,604 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,056 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 44,056 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,939 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 29,099 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 XGH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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