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WJ52 WKT

2002 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,058 mi
Last recorded226,058 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 WKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 226,058 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 210,692 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 210,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 191,974 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2016 183,822 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment minor lift in strut top bearing, common in VAG cars (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front minor movement at track rod inner

Fail 9 Apr 2016 183,822 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard diesel cat refitted at test (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment minor lift in strut top bearing, common in VAG cars (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front minor movement at track rod inner

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 178,240 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 173,715 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 173,715 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 166,934 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 166,934 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 150,971 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 140,074 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 140,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 133,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 133,054 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 123,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 123,458 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 114,989 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 106,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 79,789 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 WKT is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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