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BT08 WSX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,886 mi
Last recorded148,886 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 WSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 148,886 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush split/excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding, disc is red from heat (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush split/excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear no bearing test due to brake bind

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 144,224 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 144,224 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken arm (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 138,275 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 138,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 132,881 miles

rear leveling switch faulty lights correct

Pass 16 Aug 2021 128,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gator deteriorated slight grease loss visible

Nearside Front side repeater dull

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side repeater dull

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 20 Aug 2020 120,540 miles

mirror repeaters weak

Fail 19 Aug 2020 120,540 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

mirror repeaters weak

Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,660 miles

wing repeaters slight faults

Pass 14 May 2018 97,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre low inner edge + cracking to sidewalls

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 11 May 2018 97,275 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low inner edge + cracking to sidewalls

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 19 May 2017 86,771 miles

both rear tyres low inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,645 miles
Pass 20 May 2015

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 63,305 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 63,305 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,165 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 47,574 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,428 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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BT08 WSX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 BT08 WSX, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT08 WSX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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