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WJ52 XGN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

193,942 mi
Last recorded193,942 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 193,942 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 190,302 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 190,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 185,843 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 185,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 181,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

possible slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jan 2018 174,155 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 173,996 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 167,014 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 156,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Dec 2015 155,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 146,363 miles

N,s,r bump stop split

Fail 11 Dec 2014 145,973 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 137,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 137,495 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 130,349 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 130,349 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 121,468 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 112,285 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 112,285 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 103,056 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 91,252 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 81,055 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 70,266 miles

o/s steering rack slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2006 56,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 56,359 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XGN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XGN, 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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What year was WJ52 XGN registered?

WJ52 XGN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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