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YR02 VJN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,706 mi
Last recorded121,706 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 VJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 121,706 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 105,705 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 104,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount slight play

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 102,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 101,143 miles

Nearside body damage , sill

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 101,134 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside body damage , sill

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 100,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,000 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 97,420 miles

Nearside Slight damage to outer sill

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 97,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Slight damage to outer sill

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,871 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,922 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside door mirror cover in secure

slight coolant leak to top left of engine

Fail 2 Aug 2017 87,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml light on

offside door mirror cover in secure

rear wiper blade split

slight coolant leak to top left of engine

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,259 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front headlamp washer missing

Offside mirror loose

small coolant leak in engine bay

Fail 23 Aug 2016 84,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front headlamp washer missing

Offside mirror loose

small coolant leak in engine bay

Pass 5 Aug 2015 80,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,171 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,457 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear seat belts not tested (child seats fitted)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,471 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 70,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,815 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,970 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,444 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 42,449 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 42,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,517 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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YR02 VJN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Orange 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 YR02 VJN, 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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YR02 VJN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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