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FN52 ULK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,209 mi
Last recorded118,209 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,209 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,403 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 108,403 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,236 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 96,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,183 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 74,744 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,254 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 69,254 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 63,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,023 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 54,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,187 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 48,187 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 42,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,107 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 36,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,641 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,992 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 24,486 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 ULK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 ULK, 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 ULK registered?

FN52 ULK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is FN52 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 ULK shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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