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MK02 AFZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,159 mi
Last recorded196,159 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 AFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 196,159 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 196,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 191,590 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 191,580 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 186,514 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 181,051 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2014 181,051 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 173,812 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 157,242 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust heat shield touching back box

n/s/r wheel rin damaged on inner edge

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone bushes splitting

o/s/r brake binding

rear indicators showing some white light

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 15 Mar 2012 157,242 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust heat shield touching back box

n/s/r wheel rin damaged on inner edge

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone bushes splitting

o/s/r brake binding

rear indicators showing some white light

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 152,659 miles

both rear and o/s/f indicators showing white light

corroded brake pipe into o/s/r flexible hose

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre badly worn on the inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on the inside edge

play in front lower suspension arm rear bushes

rear wiper deteriorating

slight blow on exhaust just after cat

unable to open n/s/r door from inside or out

Pass 11 Mar 2010 147,236 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

handbrake high

imbalance in rear brakes

judder o/s/r brake

n/s washer jet faulty

o/s/f wiper poor

rear wiper blade rubber missing

slightly corroded brake pipe at rear

Fail 11 Mar 2010 147,236 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

handbrake high

imbalance in rear brakes

judder o/s/r brake

n/s washer jet faulty

o/s/f wiper poor

rear wiper blade rubber missing

slightly corroded brake pipe at rear

Pass 23 Mar 2009 143,158 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes slightly split

n/s washer jet faulty

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

slightly corroded rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Mar 2008 139,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2008 139,918 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2007 129,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 106,448 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 106,448 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

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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MK02 AFZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MK02 AFZ, 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 MK02 AFZ registered?

MK02 AFZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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