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WJ52 VEB

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,686 mi
Last recorded61,686 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 61,686 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 59,050 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 54,371 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 49,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 44,872 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,345 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 35,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 35,021 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 33,993 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,966 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,702 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,795 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 28,144 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,998 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 25,580 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,446 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 25 Oct 2010 22,373 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,272 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,122 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 12,266 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 9,302 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 VEB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ52 VEB?

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What year was WJ52 VEB registered?

WJ52 VEB is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is WJ52 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 VEB shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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