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AF52 XLU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,632 mi
Last recorded144,632 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 144,632 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 144,618 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 140,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 140,868 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 137,781 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 132,275 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 129,138 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 129,138 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 124,698 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 119,187 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 113,703 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,058 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 97,685 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,578 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 80,285 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 80,282 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

front disc inner facings corroded and in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2010 76,665 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,845 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,119 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 63,113 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2007 54,615 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,712 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 34,082 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 XLU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF52 XLU registered?

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

Is AF52 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 XLU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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