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EO52 FCG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,061 mi
Last recorded152,061 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 FCG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 152,061 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 152,060 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 143,752 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 143,053 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 143,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded, worn, scored, and pitted.

o/s/f driveshaft corroded.

o/s/r body work bumper boot slightly damaged.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 142,197 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 142,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 141,238 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 141,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 140,382 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 140,382 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 139,236 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 139,236 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

1 x high level brake light not working

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 122,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EO52 FCG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EO52 FCG, 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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EO52 FCG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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