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FN52 JBY

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,309 mi
Last recorded153,309 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 JBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 153,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 148,152 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 148,152 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 142,019 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main rear feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 135,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 129,915 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 129,915 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,268 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 115,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 115,890 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 109,413 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 93,813 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 75,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,082 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,619 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 40,407 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 JBY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

FN52 JBY is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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