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WJ52 XLO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,975 mi
Last recorded118,975 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 118,975 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 105,636 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 105,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,006 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes corroded from rear hoses to brake calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded near rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 78,381 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 62,637 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,956 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,251 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,067 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,856 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,288 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,891 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,166 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 19 Jan 2007 23,557 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 19,341 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 XLO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XLO, 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 XLO registered?

WJ52 XLO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is WJ52 XLO safe to buy?

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