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FY02 HXC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

203,637 mi
Last recorded203,637 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 HXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2019 203,637 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle near side front (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle near side front (6.2.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near side front subframe by lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened off side front subframe by lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side front indecator lens missing

near side rear brake back plate corroded and lose

Pass 27 Jul 2018 200,092 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component near side front (2.1.5 (a))

front axle beam very rusty

near side front tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

near side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Jul 2018 200,092 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play near side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component near side front (2.1.5 (a))

front axle beam very rusty

near side front tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

near side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2017 196,284 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 196,284 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint near side front (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off side front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 192,010 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

under side of vehicle going rusty around suspension

Pass 31 Jul 2015 187,571 miles

under side of vehicle now going rusty around suspension

Fail 31 Jul 2015 187,571 miles

coil spring broken off side front (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side front (8.2.2)

under side of vehicle now going rusty around suspension

Pass 1 Aug 2014 181,353 miles

near side front tyre now down to 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Pass 9 Aug 2013 173,036 miles

under side of vehicle now going rusty around rear axle and front subframe

Pass 7 Aug 2012 167,217 miles

rear off side brake disc worn and rusty on out side face

slight noise to near side front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2011 159,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 159,912 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 147,648 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2010 147,646 miles

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 135,894 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 135,894 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 124,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2007 109,111 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 109,111 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 87,290 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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FY02 HXC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FY02 HXC, 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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FY02 HXC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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