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FD02 USM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,011 mi
Last recorded146,011 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 USM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 146,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside damage to outer body sill

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 146,011 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside damage to outer body sill

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 144,833 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 143,628 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Fail 4 May 2018 143,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 19 Apr 2017 135,550 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS 2.5 MM NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 2.5MM

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 9 May 2016 130,874 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 129,955 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 129,955 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 124,608 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 124,608 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 118,276 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 118,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 110,713 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 102,054 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades slightly split at ends still clearing windscreen

Pass 11 May 2011 102,054 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades slightly split at ends still clearing windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,152 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

near side front floor pan dented upward

Pass 12 May 2009 85,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 75,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2007 66,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre wearing low on centre band

Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,159 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,159 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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FD02 USM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD02 USM, 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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FD02 USM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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