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AV52 MLU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,648 mi
Last recorded156,648 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 MLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 156,648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 147,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 141,021 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 135,112 miles

General Under-Body Corrosion

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 135,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General Under-Body Corrosion

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 131,271 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 131,263 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 128,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 128,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 125,165 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 121,191 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 121,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 113,677 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 105,101 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r brake pipe corroded - borderline pass

Fail 18 Jul 2013 105,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

n/s/r brake pipe corroded - borderline pass

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,004 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,175 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs and pads worn

front bumper damaged

low brake pad warning light on

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,984 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 73,356 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,277 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,471 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,508 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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AV52 MLU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV52 MLU, 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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AV52 MLU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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