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FN02 ZSZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,158 mi
Last recorded147,158 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 ZSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 147,158 miles

front brake's showing some distortion

note: under gearbox area oily.

note: warning light on das (engine)

offside rear suspension coil spring corroded up.

rear exhaust section small hole on side and leaking slight.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 136,929 miles

centre exhaust section after cat area has small hole & leaking.

checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

engine management light on.

nearside rear tyre on 3.5mm tread depth & worn on edges.

note: engine sump area oily.

offside rear suspension coil spring corroded up.

remove item from front windscreen area prior to test.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 126,135 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 126,135 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 119,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 119,773 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 114,060 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front flexi brake hoses perished & splitting

both rear tyres perished, cracking & out of shape

Fail 3 Sep 2012 114,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front flexi brake hoses perished & splitting

both rear tyres perished, cracking & out of shape

Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,482 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 109,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to all coil springs

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

o/s/r back plate damp

Fail 23 Aug 2011 109,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to all coil springs

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

o/s/r back plate damp

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,089 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

breather pipe split under bonnet

exhaust tone loud

front brake discs corroded

light corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

light corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

slight exhaust blow on centre and rear joints

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 1 Sep 2010 97,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

breather pipe split under bonnet

exhaust tone loud

front brake discs corroded

light corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

light corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

slight exhaust blow on centre and rear joints

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 1 Sep 2009 83,269 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front side lamp slightly dim

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,269 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front side lamp slightly dim

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 69,248 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit(on 3mm) & slight wear on edges

travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Aug 2008 69,246 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit(on 3mm) & slight wear on edges

travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,301 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,012 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 43,012 miles

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

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 ZSZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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