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EO02 AFU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,918 mi
Last recorded97,918 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 AFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,918 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 97,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/80r14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,168 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 93,168 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,174 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,308 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,025 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,717 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 62,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,633 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 56,633 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,471 miles

both front tyres worn in centre premature tyre wear could be caused by wrong inflation

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,623 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,882 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 32,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 23,951 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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EO02 AFU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EO02 AFU, 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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What year was EO02 AFU registered?

EO02 AFU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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