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FG52 JZV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,676 mi
Last recorded177,676 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 JZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 177,676 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 168,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 157,486 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 157,486 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 147,476 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 134,997 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 134,997 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 128,674 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s of steering rack

would advise rear brake overhaul

Pass 7 Mar 2011 124,531 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2011 124,531 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2010 121,578 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 121,578 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 119,199 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 103,297 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 103,297 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 84,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 84,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 66,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 49,869 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 49,869 miles

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

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

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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FG52 JZV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG52 JZV, 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 FG52 JZV registered?

FG52 JZV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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