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FN02 LXD

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,063 mi
Last recorded159,063 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 LXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 159,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top mount

Offside Front Upper slight play in suspension top mount

Fail 8 Mar 2017 159,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top mount

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Upper slight play in suspension top mount

Pass 26 Feb 2016 155,607 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 155,607 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 152,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S DOOR MIRROR BROKEN, INSECURE, TAPED UP.

O/S DOOR MIRROR TAPED UP.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 152,798 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S DOOR MIRROR BROKEN, INSECURE, TAPED UP.

O/S DOOR MIRROR TAPED UP.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 150,556 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL CONCUSSED.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 150,556 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL CONCUSSED.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 148,294 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F ROAD WHEEL RIM DAMAGED !

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL CONCUSSED.

TOWING JACKPLUG CABLE BROKEN.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 145,005 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

TOWBAR WIRING TO JACK PLUG BROKEN !!

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 145,005 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

TOWBAR WIRING TO JACK PLUG BROKEN !!

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 142,230 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN & INSECURE.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 142,230 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN & INSECURE.

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 139,692 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 139,691 miles

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

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 135,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly, tyre worn greater on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2009 135,158 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly, tyre worn greater on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 129,162 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 121,414 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 121,414 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 113,376 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 113,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FN02 LXD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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