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FY52 OXA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,244 mi
Last recorded114,244 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 114,244 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 112,196 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 101,321 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 99,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 89,213 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 80,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 76,997 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 74,455 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 70,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 67,412 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 64,195 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,657 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 61,657 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,087 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 39,115 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 OXA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OXA, 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 FY52 OXA registered?

FY52 OXA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is FY52 OXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 OXA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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