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SA02 VVM

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,160 mi
Last recorded66,160 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 VVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 66,160 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 63,737 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 62,420 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 58,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 50,719 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 48,102 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,674 miles

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

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 coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 46,226 miles

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 19 Jul 2018 45,874 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 45,874 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 45,315 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyrewall has various cracks

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,635 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 39,216 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs have surface rust

Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,126 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 28,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs excessivly scored

Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,689 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,316 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,701 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,603 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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SA02 VVM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 SA02 VVM, 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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SA02 VVM is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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