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RO02 VFP

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,368 mi
Last recorded87,368 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 VFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 87,368 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 87,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 86,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 86,817 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 86,403 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,149 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,963 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,346 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,391 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,355 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,802 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,466 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,581 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,635 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,475 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,040 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,898 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,239 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,442 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,531 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,716 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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RO02 VFP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO02 VFP, 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 RO02 VFP registered?

RO02 VFP is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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The MOT history for RO02 VFP shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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