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AF51 LDE

2002 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,145 mi
Last recorded201,145 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI119,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 201,145 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)

heavy oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 194,404 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 194,404 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 165,877 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 154,179 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 152,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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AF51 LDE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 119,098 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 Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF51 LDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF51 LDE registered?

AF51 LDE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is AF51 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 LDE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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