CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV52 MMF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,492 mi
Last recorded102,492 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 MMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 102,492 miles

Battery not fully secure but unlikely to fall out [Battery has spacers fitted on clamps which do not appear to be needed in this car]

Both front indicators very faded and both rear indicators slightly faded

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust mounting brackets broken and clamps in poor condition

Front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

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

Nearside headlamp nozzle not fully secure

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

Offside rear and nearside front wheels slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 102,492 miles

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

Battery not fully secure but unlikely to fall out [Battery has spacers fitted on clamps which do not appear to be needed in this car]

Both front indicators very faded and both rear indicators slightly faded

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust mounting brackets broken and clamps in poor condition

Front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

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

Nearside headlamp nozzle not fully secure

Offside rear and nearside front wheels slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 102,114 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside front and offside rear wheels slightly damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting broken and rear clamps in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2013 101,212 miles

rear exhaust box bracket broken, but secure

Pass 19 Jan 2012 100,254 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 98,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 90,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 90,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 87,380 miles

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

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 74,950 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 74,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 71,246 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 71,223 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,326 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV52 MMF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AV52 MMF, 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

How do I check the history of AV52 MMF?

You can check the full history of AV52 MMF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV52 MMF registered?

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

Is AV52 MMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 MMF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV52 MMF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV52 MMF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.