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FN52 LVK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,438 mi
Last recorded72,438 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 LVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,438 miles

all brakes show signs of rusting

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2011 72,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

all brakes show signs of rusting

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,072 miles

odd wheels at rear and some body damage

Fail 22 Sep 2010 72,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

odd wheels at rear and some body damage

Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,036 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,897 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads very low and slight bind n/s brake

rear indicators faiding

slight damage to o/s/f brake hose

Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,099 miles

rear brake discs rusty and slight bind on o/s brake

Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,580 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 52,577 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 LVK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN52 LVK, 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 LVK registered?

FN52 LVK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is FN52 LVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 LVK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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