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VO02 ETV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

121,346 mi
Last recorded121,346 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 ETV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 121,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 120,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 119,484 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 119,478 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,319 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 115,800 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 114,796 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 113,550 miles

both front arm rear bushes starting to split

both rear springs corroded

visual insp of towbar looks ok

Pass 19 Mar 2018 108,976 miles

front tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2017 105,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 99,418 miles

rear bump stops perrished

rear springs corroded

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2015 96,348 miles

rear bumpstops perrished

rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 92,216 miles

rear springs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 87,271 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,907 miles

front tyres 3mm

osr bump stop perrished

osr spring corroded

visual inspection of towbar looks ok

Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,361 miles

osr bump stop perrished

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,693 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,247 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,129 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,690 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,712 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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VO02 ETV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VO02 ETV, 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 VO02 ETV registered?

VO02 ETV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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