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FM02 MLX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,218 mi
Last recorded164,218 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 MLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 164,218 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 160,414 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 153,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 145,054 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 136,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 128,961 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 25 Jul 2017 119,254 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 119,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,722 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 109,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,695 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,311 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,370 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,834 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 62,136 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 54,015 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,015 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,318 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,815 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,480 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 MLX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FM02 MLX, 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 FM02 MLX registered?

FM02 MLX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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