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MA08 WZY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,149 mi
Last recorded145,149 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 WZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 145,149 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 145,147 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 139,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges + 2.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge + 2.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 133,755 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 120,010 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 120,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 106,058 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 103,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 101,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,205 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 92,198 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,600 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,659 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 71,659 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,862 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,680 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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MA08 WZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA08 WZY, 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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MA08 WZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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