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AF52 XLA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,245 mi
Last recorded133,245 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 133,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 May 2017 131,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 3 May 2017 131,166 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Jun 2016 131,150 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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 131,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 131,128 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine coolant leak

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 117,284 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 105,902 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 105,902 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,653 miles

oil warning light on

Fail 28 Oct 2011 95,653 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

oil warning light on

Pass 15 Oct 2010 81,502 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 81,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 68,091 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,333 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 44,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,964 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 22,852 miles

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

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 XLA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol 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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

AF52 XLA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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