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VO02 HNF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

295,971 mi
Last recorded295,971 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 HNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 295,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 295,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 288,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 276,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 265,499 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 253,450 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 241,974 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 229,286 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 219,678 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 219,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 208,447 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 198,490 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 186,791 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 176,959 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 167,778 miles

front brake discs worn & inner face corroded.

front brake pads getting worn.

front brakes slight judder.

windscreen damaged zone-a (drivers view).

Fail 3 Jul 2013 167,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs worn & inner face corroded.

front brake pads getting worn.

front brakes slight judder.

windscreen damaged zone-a (drivers view).

Pass 25 Jun 2012 155,306 miles

front brake discs inner face corroded.

front brakes slight judder.

rear brake discs corroded.

windscreen damaged zone a (drivers view).

Fail 9 Jul 2011 142,146 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs inner face part corroded.

nearside front play in steering rack end joint (inside gaitor).

Pass 9 Jul 2011 142,146 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs inner face part corroded.

nearside front play in steering rack end joint (inside gaitor).

Pass 6 Jul 2010 129,049 miles

1.centre exhaust steady poor.2.front brake discs slightly worn and corroded.3.o/s/f tyre close to wear limit [bald inner tread]

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 120,057 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 105,724 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 95,082 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 95,082 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 82,967 miles

1,TYRES GENERALLY 2-3MM.

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 HNF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HNF, 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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VO02 HNF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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