2002 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · OY02 HDO
2002 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 261,530 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 261,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY02 HDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 261,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY02 HDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Skoda Octavia (OY02 HDO) between February 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))”.
OY02 HDO Mileage History
- 28/02/2025260,174 mi
- 28/02/2025260,174 mi
- 02/03/2026261,466 mi+1,292 mi
- 22/04/2026261,479 mi+13 mi
- 06/05/2026261,530 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 1,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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