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FM02 LCE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,099 mi
Last recorded187,099 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 LCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 187,099 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 187,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 174,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 174,144 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (7.1.2)

existing damage to rear end due to previous accident

Pass 28 Jul 2017 171,350 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 153,305 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 153,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 136,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 136,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear seat belts not tested as large cage on back seat

Fail 22 Jul 2014 122,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear seat belts not tested as large cage on back seat

Pass 10 Jul 2013 114,237 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,889 miles

both front ytyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2011 96,899 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 89,102 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,571 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,860 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,761 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 57,761 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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,552 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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FM02 LCE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM02 LCE, 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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FM02 LCE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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