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FY02 PTX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,099 mi
Last recorded117,099 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 PTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 117,099 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 117,099 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 112,447 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,414 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fonts (4.1.E.1)

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2016 104,401 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fonts (4.1.E.1)

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2015 102,989 miles

EML on

Fail 5 Sep 2015 102,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML on

Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,401 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror damaged

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 89,367 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 66,138 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,061 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,303 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,328 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,328 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,618 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,530 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 PTX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

FY02 PTX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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