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FN52 XRS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,334 mi
Last recorded122,334 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 XRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 122,334 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 122,334 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,091 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 117,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine fault lamp on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 117,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine fault lamp on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 114,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light is on

Fail 2 Jul 2014 114,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light is on

Pass 5 Jul 2013 111,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 109,368 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 109,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Front wiper blades split/worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brakes 28% out of balance

Pass 8 Sep 2010 98,879 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 98,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 85,233 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,966 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,066 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 47,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XRS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

FN52 XRS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2002.

Is FN52 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 XRS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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