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WJ52 KMV

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,127 mi
Last recorded193,127 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 KMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 193,127 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 193,127 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Track Rod Arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Track Rod Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil Leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 172,638 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 172,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 157,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

aux belt worn

Pass 6 Oct 2012 146,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2011 139,374 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 134,560 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2010 134,560 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in offside and nearside front steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2009 125,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 19 Sep 2008 115,543 miles

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

front wiper blades split

slight play in steering rack at nearside front

Pass 28 Sep 2007 107,686 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 107,686 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 99,740 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 93,263 miles

1.hand brake travel.2.rear wiper blade.3.rear shock absorber covers.

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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 KMV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KMV, 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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What year was WJ52 KMV registered?

WJ52 KMV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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