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OY52 WJE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,939 mi
Last recorded70,939 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 WJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,939 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 70,934 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,006 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 68,781 miles

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

free play in nearside front upper suspension fixing

Fail 12 Dec 2019 68,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

free play in nearside front upper suspension fixing

Pass 12 Dec 2018 67,262 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

slight grease leak from nearside outer cv gaiter

Pass 12 Dec 2017 65,316 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 65,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight free play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Pass 7 Dec 2015 60,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

both wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2014 58,455 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 58,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,637 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,664 miles

play n/s track controll arm joint.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,782 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 49,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,917 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,085 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,216 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 39,936 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,885 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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OY52 WJE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OY52 WJE, 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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OY52 WJE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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