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DN08 WWP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,042 mi
Last recorded157,042 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 WWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 157,042 miles

under trays fitted / plastic covers covering sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Sep 2020 157,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted / plastic covers covering sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2019 151,506 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 151,485 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached arch liner loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 144,568 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 137,202 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

both rear bump stops perished

fuel pipe damp

nearside headlight misted

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 4 Aug 2016 137,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

both rear bump stops perished

fuel pipe damp

nearside headlight misted

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 13 Aug 2015 126,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 110,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,250 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2013 96,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear bump stops worn

Fail 9 Aug 2013 96,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f arb link has slight play

rear bump stops worn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,005 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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DN08 WWP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DN08 WWP, 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 DN08 WWP registered?

DN08 WWP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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