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FY02 RRX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

128,629 mi
Last recorded128,629 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 RRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 128,629 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 128,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 121,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 121,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 114,137 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 14 Jun 2017 114,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 6 Apr 2016 109,276 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 109,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 109,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,573 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 105,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 96,778 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 96,777 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,672 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 86,671 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,387 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 77,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,259 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 69,257 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,097 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,653 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 43,704 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,704 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,991 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,600 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 RRX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RRX, 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 RRX registered?

FY02 RRX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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