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FP58 WYU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

201,248 mi
Last recorded201,248 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 WYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 201,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 188,728 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 188,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 181,414 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 181,414 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 174,535 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 174,535 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 171,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 158,261 miles

High level stop lamp not connected/working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect semi strut damp near spring cup (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 146,990 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine bay.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 146,990 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine bay.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 132,340 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 117,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 117,395 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,893 miles

front wishbone-rear bushes worn n/s and o/s

Pass 21 Nov 2013 83,739 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,703 miles

front number plate loose at one end.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 68,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate loose at one end.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,011 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to the legal limit

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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FP58 WYU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP58 WYU, 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 FP58 WYU registered?

FP58 WYU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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