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FG52 VNB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,109 mi
Last recorded124,109 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 VNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,109 miles

both front tyres starting to get low in tread

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

both rear brake pipes at flexis starting to corrode

slight bind in o/s rear hub

under trays fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Oct 2015 117,835 miles

both front tyres just staring to get low in tread

both front wishbone rear bushes worn and splitting

o/s front shocker misting oil

o/s rear hub binding

under trays fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes badly worn strong advise

Fail 15 Oct 2014 110,266 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes badly worn strong advise

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

centre exhaust mount poor

Pass 8 Oct 2013 102,744 miles

both front wiper blades poor

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

o/s washer jet poor

Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both wiper blades poor

exhaust as slight blow and deteriaration at rear of cat

poor image both dip beams

slight noise o/s rear hub

Fail 18 Oct 2012 98,799 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both wiper blades poor

exhaust as slight blow and deteriaration at rear of cat

poor image both dip beams

slight noise o/s rear hub

Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,322 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and movement strong advise

Pass 9 Oct 2010 78,588 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes have movement strong advise

n/s/front wiper blade poor

Pass 22 Aug 2009 67,093 miles

centre exhaust mount poor

Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,155 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear number plates fading

Pass 6 Oct 2007 48,005 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 48,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,723 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 27,304 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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FG52 VNB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG52 VNB, 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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FG52 VNB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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