2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · SO51 OZF
2002 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 50,976 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO51 OZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 50,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO51 OZF 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 Vauxhall Vectra (SO51 OZF) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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.
SO51 OZF Mileage History
- 16/10/202349,863 mi
- 22/10/202450,157 mi+294 mi
- 08/10/202550,423 mi+266 mi
- 15/10/202650,976 mi+553 mi
- 15/10/202650,976 mi
Average of roughly 371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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