2002 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · VR51 DOR
2002 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 63,489 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VR51 DOR Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 63,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VR51 DOR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Skoda Octavia (VR51 DOR) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VR51 DOR Mileage History
- 08/03/200620,885 mi
- 06/03/200724,539 mi+3,654 mi
- 03/03/200827,478 mi+2,939 mi
- 03/03/200827,478 mi
- 17/02/200931,408 mi+3,930 mi
- 01/03/201034,311 mi+2,903 mi
- 22/02/201136,580 mi+2,269 mi
- 22/02/201136,580 mi
- 21/02/201239,432 mi+2,852 mi
- 21/02/201239,432 mi
- 19/02/201342,947 mi+3,515 mi
- 20/02/201446,176 mi+3,229 mi
- 23/02/201550,539 mi+4,363 mi
- 24/02/201653,487 mi+2,948 mi
- 22/02/201755,806 mi+2,319 mi
- 22/02/201857,571 mi+1,765 mi
- 22/02/201857,571 mi
- 12/02/201958,251 mi+680 mi
- 13/02/202059,316 mi+1,065 mi
- 14/02/202059,316 mi
- 19/02/202160,259 mi+943 mi
- 19/02/202160,529 mi+270 mi
- 24/02/202260,704 mi+175 mi
- 02/03/202260,705 mi+1 mi
- 10/02/202361,123 mi+418 mi
- 26/02/202461,198 mi+75 mi
- 29/03/202561,962 mi+764 mi
- 28/03/202663,489 mi+1,527 mi
Average of roughly 2,124 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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