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AF52 XLT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,454 mi
Last recorded197,454 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 197,454 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 194,946 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 194,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 191,767 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 189,548 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 189,507 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/inner sills and floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel caliper lever stuck. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 183,736 miles

N/S/F outer sill and floor pan corroding to excess from damage, but not quite within failure area.

Nearside Rear brake judder.

Offside Front hub assembly has slight play..ball joint?

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 183,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

N/S/F outer sill and floor pan corroding to excess from damage, but not quite within failure area.

Nearside Rear brake judder.

Offside Front hub assembly has slight play..ball joint?

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 178,075 miles

Both front windscreen wipers split.

Both rear tyres bald inner edges.

Front flexis perishing.

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perishing.

Fail 14 Nov 2017 178,030 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front windscreen wipers split.

Both rear tyres bald inner edges.

Front flexis perishing.

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perishing.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 165,779 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 165,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 152,754 miles

Both front shocks getting weak.

Slight play in both front suspension bushes.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 141,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 141,041 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 131,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf mirror glass broken

wipers smear slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2014 131,634 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf mirror glass broken

wipers smear slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2013 121,347 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 121,161 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 115,673 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 115,673 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 106,396 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 106,396 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,242 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,847 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,447 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear view mirror cracked.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,312 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,090 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 XLT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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