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WJ52 XLC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,934 mi
Last recorded162,934 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XLC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 162,934 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 162,934 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 149,205 miles

Front Exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 16 Feb 2016 149,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Exhaust hanger snapped

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 132,546 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 114,661 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 100,842 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 100,837 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 97,773 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 97,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,096 miles

Front anti roll bar and bushes worn.

O/S/F Tyre is on 2mm

Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,779 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 80,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,060 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,247 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 62,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 52,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 43,104 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 XLC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

WJ52 XLC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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