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C3 VRS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,930 mi
Last recorded61,930 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 61,930 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 61,881 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 61,881 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 61,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 58,201 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 58,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe on axle to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe on axle to front of car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bango fitting on calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 57,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by bush mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 57,457 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 55,502 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,833 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 54,813 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,301 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,911 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 41,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,343 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,887 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 29,321 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,099 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,750 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 22,077 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,305 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,085 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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C3 VRS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C3 VRS, 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 C3 VRS registered?

C3 VRS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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