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WJ52 RZR

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

221,416 mi
Last recorded221,416 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 RZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 221,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 205,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 205,619 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 191,136 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower cill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower cill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 176,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 164,837 miles

wear in steering system

Fail 10 Aug 2017 164,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges

wear in steering system

Pass 15 Aug 2016 152,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 140,263 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 140,263 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 132,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear brake caliper handbrake arm not returning fully

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 132,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear brake caliper handbrake arm not returning fully

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 122,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 122,828 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 103,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 92,136 miles

Rear o/s disc in poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2010 92,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear o/s disc in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,571 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,055 miles

Slight play in o/s inner rack end joint

Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,255 miles

Slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,116 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,100 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 28,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RZR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RZR, 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 RZR is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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