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WJ52 XHL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,330 mi
Last recorded125,330 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 125,330 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 125,330 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,367 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 120,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres run on flat

Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,206 miles

air leak on engine

both rear tyres worn on side wall

engine management light on

nail in O/S front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2015 116,304 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre appears to have been driven flat

Pass 22 Jan 2014 113,987 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 108,249 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,797 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 99,797 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 90,378 miles

o/s/r tyre 75% worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 78,328 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 78,328 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,304 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGES SLIGHTLY WORN

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,591 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 49,591 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,891 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,576 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 XHL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ52 XHL registered?

WJ52 XHL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is WJ52 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 XHL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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