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FV52 XBO

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,263 mi
Last recorded91,263 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 XBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 91,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats folded down on test

Fail 9 Apr 2026 91,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats folded down on test

Pass 11 Apr 2025 84,984 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 84,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 75,463 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 75,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,013 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 43,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,526 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,390 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,907 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,019 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,174 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,046 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,663 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 35,663 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,609 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,747 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,536 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,130 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,388 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,348 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 19,505 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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FV52 XBO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FV52 XBO, 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 FV52 XBO registered?

FV52 XBO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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