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WJ52 PCX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,074 mi
Last recorded229,074 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 229,074 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 217,678 miles

Front various corrosions underbody

Rear various corrosions underbody

Pass 23 Nov 2016 205,364 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 198,354 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 181,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 163,077 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 146,459 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 132,038 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 132,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 112,672 miles

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,391 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 98,391 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 87,890 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 87,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 76,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 76,829 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 65,239 miles

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

Slight damage to right hand front inner wheel rim

Pass 10 Sep 2005 50,302 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 PCX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PCX, 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 PCX registered?

WJ52 PCX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ52 PCX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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