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AF52 XLZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

160,969 mi
Last recorded160,969 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 160,969 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear vertical bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 10 Feb 2025 156,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Perishing & Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 156,383 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Perishing & Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 152,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling under plastic casing. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 147,710 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 143,420 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 143,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 137,191 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 19 Jan 2021 137,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2019 129,858 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2019 129,858 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,869 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 118,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,370 miles

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear brake application high close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2014 102,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlight aims on lower limits

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads appear tobe breaking up(attention required)

rear axle beam bushes age cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2013 93,130 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

age cracking to nsr tyre

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,128 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,821 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 77,435 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 68,967 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,831 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 53,323 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,595 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 32,863 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 XLZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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