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FY02 VMG

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,113 mi
Last recorded177,113 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 VMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 177,113 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 166,936 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 163,406 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 156,448 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 146,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 137,004 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 136,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 125,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 110,816 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,659 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,838 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,142 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 79,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,151 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 75,151 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,059 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,793 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,224 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,014 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,817 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 36,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,599 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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FY02 VMG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY02 VMG, 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 FY02 VMG registered?

FY02 VMG is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is FY02 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 VMG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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