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BD52 FPN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

251,272 mi
Last recorded251,272 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 FPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 251,272 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Child seat fitted X2

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 251,174 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Child seat fitted X2

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 229,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

traction control light on

Fail 14 Oct 2014 229,706 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

traction control light on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 208,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

traction control light illuminated

Fail 18 Oct 2013 208,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil light illuminated

traction control light illuminated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 184,434 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 18 Oct 2011 171,843 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 171,808 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlights have been adjusted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 163,000 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 162,943 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 150,867 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 137,432 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 120,383 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 101,478 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 101,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 73,328 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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BD52 FPN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD52 FPN, 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 BD52 FPN registered?

BD52 FPN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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