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FN52 SJO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,349 mi
Last recorded156,349 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 SJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 156,349 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 150,529 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

carried out a decelerometer test vehicle too low for rolling road brake test

n/s/ and o/s sills have slight damage

standard exhaust fitted at time of test

standard headlamp bulbs fitted at time of test

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 150,529 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

carried out a decelerometer test vehicle too low for rolling road brake test

n/s/ and o/s sills have slight damage

standard exhaust fitted at time of test

standard headlamp bulbs fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 142,658 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 142,658 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 136,446 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 136,446 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 127,697 miles

Nearside of the windscreen cracked

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear seats and seat belts not tested

Fail 4 Nov 2014 127,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside of the windscreen cracked

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear seats and seat belts not tested

Pass 26 Oct 2013 121,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 121,602 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 116,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 115,865 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 110,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in both track rods inner joints

Fail 28 Oct 2011 110,641 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in both track rods inner joints

Pass 16 Oct 2010 104,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2010 104,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,371 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 88,583 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,904 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 74,592 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 SJO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SJO, 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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FN52 SJO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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