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FN52 ZNR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

191,199 mi
Last recorded191,199 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 191,199 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Wrapped in duct tape (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to & from Flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Slight exhaust leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2025 191,178 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification Nut loose, (Top) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Lever siezed (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification Unevenly set up (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both rear tyres worn on Outer shoulders due to contact with arches (5.2.3 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Wrapped in duct tape (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to & from Flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Slight exhaust leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 188,029 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 179,224 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 179,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 162,235 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 146,171 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 139,067 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 131,704 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 128,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 123,287 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 123,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 116,452 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 116,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Mar 2015 110,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2015 110,308 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2014 102,161 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2014 102,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2013 95,218 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 88,288 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 80,707 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,477 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,155 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 45,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,203 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,627 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 ZNR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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