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FD02 USW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,372 mi
Last recorded69,372 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 USW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 69,372 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 69,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 59,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 59,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 46,567 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 46,567 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 41,744 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 41,312 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 41,311 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 40,678 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 40,058 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 38,607 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 37,027 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 37,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,176 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 35,446 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 35,446 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 34,264 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 29 Apr 2014 32,597 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,374 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 28,799 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 26,659 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 24,501 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 22,116 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,020 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 17,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,361 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 USW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 USW, 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 FD02 USW registered?

FD02 USW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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