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FN52 USU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,262 mi
Last recorded101,262 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 101,262 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 101,261 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,859 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 94,135 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 94,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 88,616 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,634 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edges

Fail 15 Aug 2014 81,643 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

N/S/R tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,996 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 75,996 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 70,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2011 63,511 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,875 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 50,650 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,420 miles

slight handbrake travle

Fail 2 Sep 2008 44,420 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight handbrake travle

Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,379 miles

accident repairs carried out on o/s/f

water marks in rear number plate

Fail 27 Jun 2007 36,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

accident repairs carried out on o/s/f

water marks in rear number plate

Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,655 miles

Body and paint work damage observed

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

Rear registation plate water marked

Fail 28 Jun 2006 30,655 miles

Body and paint work damage observed

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registation plate water marked

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 USU 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 USU, 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 USU registered?

FN52 USU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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