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EX08 RWW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,701 mi
Last recorded152,701 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 RWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 152,701 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 144,706 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes slight perishing both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 131,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer and inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 131,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer and inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 117,026 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front bumper has damage

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 114,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 24 Mar 2020 114,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,729 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,173 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,504 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,382 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,721 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON INNER TREAD BAND.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT/SMOOTH ON INNER TREAD BAND.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,391 miles

near side innner cv boot damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,061 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,196 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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EX08 RWW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX08 RWW, 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 EX08 RWW registered?

EX08 RWW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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