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OY52 WKJ

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,326 mi
Last recorded163,326 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 WKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 163,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 163,326 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 153,830 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 153,826 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 143,975 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 143,975 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 134,708 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 134,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 125,872 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 125,872 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 116,802 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 116,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,210 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 101,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 76,526 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,174 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,614 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,411 miles

all tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,434 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,230 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 WKJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WKJ, 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 WKJ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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