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WJ52 TMZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

222,626 mi
Last recorded222,626 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 TMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 222,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 222,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 216,365 miles

Both front tyre treads bold on edges ( not at full tread depth) and 2.5mm

Exhaust backbox mount corroded

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All of (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 216,365 miles

Both front tyre treads bold on edges ( not at full tread depth) and 2.5mm

Exhaust backbox mount corroded

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

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All of (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 207,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box mount corroded

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 7 Mar 2016 207,941 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box mount corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Mar 2015 197,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Damage to n,s outer sill panel

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 197,483 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Damage to n,s outer sill panel

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 189,167 miles

Damage to n,s sill

Exhaust rear section mounting corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 189,167 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Damage to n,s sill

Exhaust rear section mounting corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight bind to n,s,r brake

Pass 2 Mar 2013 181,464 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 170,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm within centre three quarters tread, less on outer edge

some damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall. has been driven flat

Fail 3 Mar 2012 170,430 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm within centre three quarters tread, less on outer edge

some damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall. has been driven flat

some inbalance in front and rear brakes, close to limit

Pass 25 May 2010 156,086 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 156,086 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 148,872 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 148,872 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Feb 2008 140,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 140,390 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 126,927 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 126,927 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 111,088 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 TMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 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 TMZ, 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 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ52 TMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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