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G9 VDN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,086 mi
Last recorded135,086 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 VDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 135,086 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 134,867 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 134,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 134,320 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 131,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 131,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 127,773 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 127,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 120,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 120,716 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,074 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 110,074 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 102,316 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 97,011 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 97,011 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 91,677 miles

Engine management light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 87,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside inner cv boot clip missing but not insecure

offside inner cv joint clip loose

Pass 9 Mar 2013 80,813 miles

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

rear wiper rubber splitting

Pass 17 Mar 2012 75,283 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 42,846 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 42,844 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,996 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,031 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 21,379 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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G9 VDN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G9 VDN, 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 G9 VDN registered?

G9 VDN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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