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FH02 ETU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,851 mi
Last recorded147,851 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 ETU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 147,851 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking on both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 144,252 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 131,888 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 131,888 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 114,818 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 114,818 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 114,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 100,565 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,565 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,849 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 87,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,920 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 73,135 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 65,376 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 65,376 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 56,226 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 56,226 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 47,389 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,301 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)

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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FH02 ETU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FH02 ETU, 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 FH02 ETU registered?

FH02 ETU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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