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FP02 TRX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,090 mi
Last recorded149,090 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 TRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 149,090 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 149,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2015 136,433 miles

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

advise both front side windows heavily tinted

advise front exhaust flexi pipe/manifold has minor leak of exhaust gasses

advise o/s washer jet poor operation

advise o/s/r and o/s/f seat belt buckles slightly faulty but still operational

advise slight front brake judder

Pass 21 May 2015 136,433 miles

advise both front side windows heavily tinted

advise front exhaust flexi pipe/manifold has minor leak of exhaust gasses

advise o/s washer jet poor operation

advise o/s/r and o/s/f seat belt buckles slightly faulty but still operational

advise slight front brake judder

Pass 27 May 2014 127,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 127,794 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

EML lamp on .

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside brake cable outer deteriorated .

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 124,101 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 120,534 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 117,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 114,905 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 109,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2009 109,489 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2008 93,340 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

advise front and rear number plate water ingress but still can be read clearly

Pass 18 May 2007 79,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear no plate lights inop new bulbs fitted for test

Pass 11 May 2006 63,490 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 63,490 miles

NOTE: All tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges.

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

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

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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FP02 TRX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP02 TRX, 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 FP02 TRX registered?

FP02 TRX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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