MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear leveling switch faulty lights correct
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
mirror repeaters weak
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
mirror repeaters weak
wing repeaters slight faults
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
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
both rear tyres low inner edges
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
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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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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