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WJ52 KNT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,867 mi
Last recorded149,867 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 KNT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 149,867 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 149,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 145,562 miles

No rear seat belts fitted at time of test

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2016 145,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

No rear seat belts fitted at time of test

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 138,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 138,952 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 127,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 114,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 105,808 miles

Centre exhaust mount brokern, but secure at time of test.

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 105,808 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre exhaust mount brokern, but secure at time of test.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 94,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,414 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,604 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2009 75,604 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,743 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 42,885 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 33,473 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 KNT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KNT, 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 KNT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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