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WJ52 XLV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,653 mi
Last recorded116,653 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 116,653 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 116,652 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,261 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 104,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,745 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,207 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 91,899 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2016 87,699 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,340 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 84,114 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre mount broken

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,452 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 77,052 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 76,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,449 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F driveshaft,rust corrosion

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 66,741 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,440 miles

N/S/F outer c.v boot,small end clip,little loose?

N/S/R tyre sidewalls are perrishing

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 60,590 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2008 56,344 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2007 50,473 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,898 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XLV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

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

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