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FN52 VDZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,279 mi
Last recorded157,279 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 VDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 157,279 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accident damage to o/s/r door + panel

Fail 14 Sep 2016 157,279 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accident damage to o/s/r door + panel

Pass 11 Sep 2015 140,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accident damage to n/s/r panel and door

Fail 11 Sep 2015 140,458 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accident damage to n/s/r panel and door

Pass 26 Aug 2014 124,212 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 115,891 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 108,355 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 99,870 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 99,854 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 91,088 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,676 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,818 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,285 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,770 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 VDZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

FN52 VDZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FN52 VDZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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