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WJ52 WKZ

2002 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

102,570 mi
Last recorded102,570 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 WKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 102,570 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 102,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 96,924 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 96,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 90,714 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 86,216 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 86,216 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 81,776 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 78,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 78,716 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 71,168 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 71,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,324 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 63,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,124 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 44,182 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 44,182 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 39,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 39,025 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,302 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,018 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,224 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 27,224 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,333 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,712 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,449 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 14,356 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 10,804 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 WKZ is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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