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WJ52 XRA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,149 mi
Last recorded151,149 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XRA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 151,149 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 151,131 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Feb 2023 150,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 140,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear back plate stained in water/oil

Pass 22 Jan 2021 130,149 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 122,331 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 122,331 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 112,599 miles

Front brake discs scored inner surfaces

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

Rear exhaust cracked

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2018 104,497 miles

Front brake discs scored on inner surface

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 96,059 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,103 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm 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)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake discs scored both sides

Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,959 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,700 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 54,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,028 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,630 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,521 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,144 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 15 Jan 2007 19,518 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 12,364 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 XRA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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