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FG02 EZL

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,539 mi
Last recorded151,539 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 EZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 151,539 miles

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

covers on under body & parts

Fail 10 Jul 2026 151,539 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

covers on under body & parts

Pass 18 Jul 2025 135,368 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

covers on under body & parts

Fail 10 Jul 2025 135,358 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 122,286 miles

covers on under body

Fail 29 Jun 2024 122,286 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers on under body

Pass 10 Jul 2023 112,162 miles

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

Offside Front (Seatbelt retracts slow)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (o/s & n/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 112,105 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front (Seatbelt retracts slow)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (o/s & n/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 110,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 108,023 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 106,387 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 103,319 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 99,843 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 99,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven BOTH GRABBING (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,906 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 20 Apr 2016 91,186 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,443 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,181 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,187 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,584 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,321 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,621 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 73,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,379 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,522 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,866 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 60,866 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FG02 EZL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FG02 EZL, 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 FG02 EZL registered?

FG02 EZL is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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