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FY52 PAO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,633 mi
Last recorded201,633 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 PAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 201,633 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 176,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2013 165,990 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 137,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 136,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 120,626 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 120,626 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 112,899 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 112,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 98,650 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 98,650 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 85,694 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2007 72,799 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,066 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 PAO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY52 PAO, 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 PAO registered?

FY52 PAO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2002.

Is FY52 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 PAO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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