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FN02 GSU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

207,332 mi
Last recorded207,332 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 GSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 207,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (front subframe) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 202,586 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 202,586 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 196,401 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 9 Mar 2018 196,401 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 15 Mar 2017 188,449 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake has slight bind when rotated

Fail 8 Mar 2017 188,597 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake has slight bind when rotated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 183,187 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 183,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 176,890 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 147,293 miles

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

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

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

center ehaust mounting weld broken

Pass 28 Mar 2013 166,147 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 166,147 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 139,198 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 120,027 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 119,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 106,974 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,800 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 75,328 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FN02 GSU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FN02 GSU, 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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FN02 GSU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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