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WJ52 PGK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

284,318 mi
Last recorded284,318 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 PGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 284,318 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2026 284,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 272,937 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2024 262,277 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2023 251,704 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 240,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 229,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 218,450 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 206,944 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 196,280 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 184,923 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges?

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 173,972 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 162,745 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 152,355 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 140,274 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 127,958 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 127,906 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 114,259 miles

1 bulb inop in high level stop lamp cluster

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 100,695 miles

osr INNER C/V BOOT INSECURE AND LEAKING

Fail 13 Aug 2010 100,571 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

osr INNER C/V BOOT INSECURE AND LEAKING

Pass 6 Aug 2009 89,600 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,420 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,009 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 52,009 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 39,348 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 PGK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PGK, 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 PGK registered?

WJ52 PGK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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