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WJ52 RXX

2002 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,100 mi
Last recorded124,100 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 RXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 124,100 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Slight Oil Leak

Various brake pipes corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Aug 2018 124,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 number plate lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 124,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1 number plate lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres getting close on inner edges

oil leak

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,779 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 114,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 102,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 102,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,524 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 91,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,229 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 82,229 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,285 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 72,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,814 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,851 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,279 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 37,279 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,831 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 14,704 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 14,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 RXX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RXX, 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 RXX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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