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WJ52 RYA

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,626 mi
Last recorded138,626 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 138,626 miles

Nearside Front slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear shocker damp

Rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2017 127,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 127,124 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 119,065 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 109,239 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 109,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,287 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 106,287 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,042 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 99,042 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 90,505 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven tread

Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,297 miles

nsr shock absorber bump stop perished

osr shock absorber bump stop incomplete

Pass 30 Nov 2010 76,341 miles

centre and rear exhaust bracketts corroded and in poor condition

Fail 30 Nov 2010 76,341 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust bracketts corroded and in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,897 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 69,897 miles

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

nsr tyre showing signs of aging. fuel filler cap cover will not secure. slight play in both front top suspention top mounts. slight play in both front anti roll bar rubber mounts.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,142 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 55,770 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,127 miles

both front discs rusty & lipped to outer edges

Pass 12 Dec 2005 38,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic inner arch liners unable to fully examine

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 RYA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RYA, 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 RYA is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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