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KN52 FTJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,212 mi
Last recorded73,212 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 FTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 73,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak water housing on nearside of engine ()

EML on

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front clear indicator lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule steel sections of both rear flexis corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

surface rust on all discs

Fail 10 Jul 2025 73,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak water housing on nearside of engine ()

EML on

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front clear indicator lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule steel sections of both rear flexis corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

surface rust on all discs

Pass 4 Jul 2024 73,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and steel sections of both rear flexis are corroding, all brake pipes heavily waxed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 72,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 72,966 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 2 Jul 2021 72,697 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 72,697 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 72,146 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 21 May 2018 71,685 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,019 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres show age related cracks to tread

Pass 24 May 2016 69,867 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished ( cracks in tread)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished ( cracks in tread)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished ( cracks in tread)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 68,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 68,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 65,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 47,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,029 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,942 miles

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 14 Jul 2010 25,627 miles

osf inner cv gaitor has slight leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,015 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,162 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 10,506 miles

expansion bottle chewed

front brake discs starting to pitt

n/s/f wiper rough

remote innop

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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KN52 FTJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KN52 FTJ, 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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KN52 FTJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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