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FG52 WMY

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,382 mi
Last recorded156,382 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 WMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 156,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 152,175 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 152,175 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 142,140 miles

both rear shock absorber dust rubbers worn

front tyres low on edges

nearside rear brake application slow

Fail 23 Dec 2009 142,140 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

both rear shock absorber dust rubbers worn

front tyres low on edges

nearside rear brake application slow

Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,389 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 123,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 103,490 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 103,490 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,939 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 WMY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WMY, 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 WMY registered?

FG52 WMY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is FG52 WMY safe to buy?

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