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WJ52 XGP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

169,498 mi
Last recorded169,498 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 169,498 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 169,492 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 159,967 miles

Nearside Front inner wing cover insecure

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 159,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and fouling shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner wing cover insecure

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 159,872 miles

Front Registration plate insecure not fitted in correct location (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

both front sun visors missing

rear suspension sitting on bump stops

Pass 15 Jan 2021 149,340 miles

Footbrake travel becoming excessive

Fail 22 Dec 2020 148,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jul 2019 137,863 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 132,370 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 130,152 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 130,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 128,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 123,142 miles

n/s track rod end rubber badly perished

Fail 12 Jun 2015 123,142 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s track rod end rubber badly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 114,811 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 114,285 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 114,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 110,763 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 110,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 107,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2012 107,454 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 104,444 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 99,793 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal was stuck to the floor. Had to lift the pedal up before i could select any gears

rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 22 Jan 2009 94,455 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 90,033 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 90,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 77,229 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 77,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 57,899 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 57,899 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 XGP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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