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WJ52 XRB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,158 mi
Last recorded153,158 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 153,158 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 145,872 miles

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

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)

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

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 11 Dec 2013 137,457 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 137,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 128,463 miles

Exhaust centre support bracket-welds broken.

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 128,463 miles

Exhaust centre support bracket-welds broken.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 118,097 miles

Nearside front indicator unit-water ingress.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 106,749 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 94,888 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front indicator unit contains water.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs surface rusty.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 94,888 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front indicator unit contains water.

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

Rear brake discs surface rusty.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,723 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre worn to 3-4mm

Fail 21 Jan 2009 82,723 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre worn to 3-4mm

Offside rear tyre worn to 1.6- 2mm

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 14 Jan 2008 69,710 miles

N/S/R brake pads wearing down

O/S/R tyre worn to 2-3mm and tread showing deep cut;ADVISE REPLACE

Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,513 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,939 miles

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 XRB 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 73.3%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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