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WJ52 XLB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,561 mi
Last recorded196,561 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XLB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 196,561 miles

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

Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 189,770 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded very rusty upper both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low reading just met requirement's

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

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

Outer sills damaged both

running on lpg

slight exhaust blow

Fail 18 Dec 2019 189,770 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded very rusty upper both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low reading just met requirement's

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

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

Outer sills damaged both

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

running on lpg

slight exhaust blow

Fail 30 Nov 2018 189,100 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 182,826 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 182,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (blue) (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested silencer and pipe missing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported THREE MOUNTS MISSING (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer and pipe missing (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (blue) (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 174,362 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both upper covers including bump stop fallen to bottom (2.7.2a)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2016 174,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box mounting corroded off (7.1.1)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both upper covers including bump stop fallen to bottom (2.7.2a)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2015 165,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 156,370 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 145,784 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 145,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 129,634 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 129,632 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 116,308 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 116,308 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 100,305 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 82,801 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,676 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,693 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,599 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 13,637 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 XLB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XLB, 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 XLB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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