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FY02 HXW

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,075 mi
Last recorded171,075 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 171,075 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 144,544 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 107,071 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,722 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 91,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2009 86,126 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2008 79,099 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2007 72,277 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2006 60,952 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 HXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FY02 HXW, 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 FY02 HXW registered?

FY02 HXW is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FY02 HXW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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