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SE52 FLM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,209 mi
Last recorded182,209 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 FLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 182,209 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front under tray fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 179,822 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 179,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 176,874 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 176,874 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 172,969 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 170,402 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 170,402 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 167,028 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 164,776 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 162,593 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 159,190 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 151,697 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 141,622 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 137,813 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 122,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 122,265 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 112,140 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 102,547 miles

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON EDGES

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 1 Feb 2007 90,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 90,063 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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SE52 FLM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SE52 FLM, 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 SE52 FLM registered?

SE52 FLM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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