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WJ52 ZXH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,536 mi
Last recorded109,536 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 ZXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,536 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 109,530 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 105,440 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,176 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 96,919 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 96,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,373 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,047 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,173 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 74,173 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 69,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,740 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2013 65,740 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2012 58,393 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 58,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 53,472 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,433 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,604 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 38,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,246 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 28,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

N/S inner c/v boot insecure.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 20,047 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 ZXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZXH, 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 ZXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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