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DF08 WBX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,620 mi
Last recorded180,620 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 180,620 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 180,620 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 173,730 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 167,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 163,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 163,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 155,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged, but within 10mm

Fail 29 Oct 2018 155,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged, but within 10mm

Pass 25 Oct 2017 147,862 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 147,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 133,507 miles

Nearside Front Wiper split

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

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 133,360 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Wiper split

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

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 117,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 101,756 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,253 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 66,520 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)

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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DF08 WBX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF08 WBX, 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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What year was DF08 WBX registered?

DF08 WBX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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