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FE02 BXW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,843 mi
Last recorded170,843 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 BXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 170,843 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both nsr and osr. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nsr and osr. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nsf and osf. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corroded front to back all suspension components.

Fail 14 Jul 2021 170,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both nsr and osr. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nsr and osr. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nsf and osf. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corroded front to back all suspension components.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 158,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 154,676 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 154,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 150,173 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 150,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 145,268 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 145,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective 50% of belt worn/missing (2.3.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 141,691 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 141,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 136,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 127,758 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 120,228 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 120,228 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 113,366 miles

rear pads low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 103,974 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 97,199 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 88,068 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre has slight wear on edges

O/S/R tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls

Fail 23 Apr 2009 88,068 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre has slight wear on edges

O/S/R tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2008 81,151 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,028 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 55,038 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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FE02 BXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FE02 BXW, 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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FE02 BXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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