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FY52 JDK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

272,692 mi
Last recorded272,692 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 JDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 272,692 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 157,591 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 152,329 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 147,064 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 147,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 137,502 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 137,502 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 124,748 miles

BRAKE PIPES ARE COVERED IN GREASE

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 117,478 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 106,141 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 100,158 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 100,158 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 93,180 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 93,176 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 91,818 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 89,158 miles

All tyres wearing low.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 87,403 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 87,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyrea wearing on edges

rear number plate getting deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,925 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 77,918 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

fromt and rear number plates getting deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2007 69,605 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 58,751 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 58,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 47,977 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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FY52 JDK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FY52 JDK, 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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FY52 JDK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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