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FN52 JAU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,075 mi
Last recorded112,075 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 JAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 112,075 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 112,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 108,208 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 97,613 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 97,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,411 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 92,005 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 88,825 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 88,822 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,186 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,445 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,600 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,392 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,259 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 74,251 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 70,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,888 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,752 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 66,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 62,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,272 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,990 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 48,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 39,484 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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FN52 JAU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FN52 JAU, 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 FN52 JAU registered?

FN52 JAU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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The MOT history for FN52 JAU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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