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FE52 LXM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

214,735 mi
Last recorded214,735 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2023 214,735 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 199,928 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 199,928 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative hazard lights not working. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot in half . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 194,090 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2021 194,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush separated causing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush separated , causing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to limit, 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 182,240 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 182,240 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe corroded and split at joint to centre sleeve exhaust leaking badly. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 171,764 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 160,039 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 160,039 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 144,694 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 144,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 131,288 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 122,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 122,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 112,564 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 107,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 107,033 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 101,032 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,120 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 79,564 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 79,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,667 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,942 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 59,941 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,032 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,497 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 28,263 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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FE52 LXM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE52 LXM, 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 LXM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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