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WJ52 GXE

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,341 mi
Last recorded181,341 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 GXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 181,341 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 181,341 miles

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

Brake performance not tested o/s/r brake leaking. (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking o/s/r brake. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 167,346 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 167,338 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle Track rod end - Wheel weight (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle Track rod end - Wheel weight (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 156,924 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust mount bracket broken

n/s/f indicator lens missing

rear bump stops perished

wiper blades splitting

Pass 8 Oct 2014 156,924 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust mount bracket broken

n/s/f indicator lens missing

rear bump stops perished

wiper blades splitting

Fail 20 Sep 2014 156,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear bump stops broken

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 141,678 miles

Exhaust centre mount broken.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Minor oil fouling from ns diff seal

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear bump stops split.

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2012 118,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf indicator lense missing

towing electrics insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2012 118,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf indicator lense missing

towing electrics insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2011 112,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine temperature warning light on and coolant level topped up

slight free play in steering rack o/s and n/s

Fail 22 Sep 2011 112,599 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

engine temperature warning light on and coolant level topped up

slight free play in steering rack o/s and n/s

Pass 23 Sep 2010 105,773 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight free play in rack o/s and n/s

Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front number plate

rear number plate has delamination across top

slight damage to o/s/f seat belt webbing

slight free play in o/s steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2008 86,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,828 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 74,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 38,028 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 38,010 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WJ52 GXE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ52 GXE, 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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WJ52 GXE is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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