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WJ52 KJN

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,422 mi
Last recorded104,422 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 KJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 104,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Jan 2021 104,418 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2020 102,948 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,302 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,368 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (steering rack end ) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 87,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (steering rack end ) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,308 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 83,968 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 83,964 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)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 81,906 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 81,906 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,972 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,596 miles

o/s/mirror glass slight damage

Fail 7 Feb 2013 71,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/mirror glass slight damage

Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,649 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,825 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,751 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,802 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 22,678 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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WJ52 KJN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 WJ52 KJN, 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 KJN is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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