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FY02 LXO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

138,723 mi
Last recorded138,723 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 LXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 138,723 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded + wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 127,184 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded + wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 114,620 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 102,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 90,689 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 73,460 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,903 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 66,315 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,042 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,424 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,357 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,081 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,116 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,259 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 33,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,306 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,722 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,445 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,006 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 20,695 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 LXO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY02 LXO registered?

FY02 LXO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FY02 LXO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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