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WJ52 WKU

2002 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

226,100 mi
Last recorded226,100 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 WKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2023 226,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides ` (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 216,598 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 213,483 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear axle bushes perished

Pass 13 Nov 2020 208,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 202,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2018 193,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 183,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 177,554 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 177,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 175,510 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 172,644 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 165,005 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 151,757 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 141,365 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 141,365 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 130,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 124,250 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 124,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 111,110 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside 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)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 18 Nov 2008 111,110 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside 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)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 Nov 2007 96,120 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 81,321 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 68,390 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 68,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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 WKU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WKU, 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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What year was WJ52 WKU registered?

WJ52 WKU is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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