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FE52 HSA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

165,331 mi
Last recorded165,331 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 HSA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 165,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 151,450 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

surface corrosion front inner seals

Pass 18 Apr 2024 132,817 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 132,817 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 115,325 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 97,644 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 83,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 83,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,004 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General under body corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative

Rear Axle bushes perishing

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 78,336 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes perishing

Both front constant velocity joint gaiters wet with grease

Both rear axle bushes heavily perished

Engine and gearbox misted with oil

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and stepping on both edges

Offside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover wet with grease

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside Rear Tyre stepping and has various cuts in the tyre tread

Offside Registration plate light inoperative

Various exhaust hangers weakened

Fail 8 Jan 2019 78,334 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Both front bottom arm rear bushes perishing

Both front constant velocity joint gaiters wet with grease

Both rear axle bushes heavily perished

Engine and gearbox misted with oil

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and stepping on both edges

Offside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover wet with grease

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside Rear Tyre stepping and has various cuts in the tyre tread

Offside Registration plate light inoperative

Various exhaust hangers weakened

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,562 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing low unevenly

general corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2018 77,562 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing low unevenly

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,849 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

SLIGHT MIST OF OIL ON GEARBOX

Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,485 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 71,073 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrished and cracked

chassis, steering and suspension components corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 69,042 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrished and cracked

chassis, steering and suspension components corroded

corrosion to front brake discs

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,543 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,389 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,374 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,753 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 47,142 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,984 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,016 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 37,016 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 20,540 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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FE52 HSA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 FE52 HSA, 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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FE52 HSA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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