MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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
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
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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nsf indicator lense missing
towing electrics insecure
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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