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FN52 ZNT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,746 mi
Last recorded127,746 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 ZNT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 127,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 127,667 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 127,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 125,073 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 122,250 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 122,218 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 122,218 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 111,943 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 111,943 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,451 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 102,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2013 93,514 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 88,395 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 88,248 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 78,224 miles

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

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

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

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

osf inner driveshaft boot leaking grease

Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,224 miles

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

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

osf inner driveshaft boot leaking grease

Pass 9 Feb 2010 68,977 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 68,977 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 63,114 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 58,017 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 58,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,293 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,514 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 ZNT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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