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EO52 FFX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,198 mi
Last recorded175,198 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 FFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 175,198 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 160,916 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 160,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens holed (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 142,301 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 136,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2012 127,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

item(s) removed from rear view mirror prior to test

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2012 127,198 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

item(s) removed from rear view mirror prior to test

offside rear tyre has a flat spot is out of shape, on legal limit, deteriorated and has a nail in

offside rear wheel has something loose between wheel and tyre

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 110,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 97,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 87,473 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 87,473 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 76,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,143 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,460 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

non obligatory mirror damaged

unable to see wheel nuts due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2006 47,898 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

no lights fitted at time of test

non obligatory mirror damaged

unable to make full assesment of the steering and braking system under the bonnet due to impared view

unable to see front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

unable to see wheel nut due to wheel trims fitted

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 FFX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FFX, 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 EO52 FFX registered?

EO52 FFX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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