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MW08 OUL

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,336 mi
Last recorded197,336 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 OUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 197,336 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 197,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 156,642 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 121,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front constant velocity gaiter losing grease metal securing strap loose.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 121,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front constant velocity gaiter losing grease metal securing strap loose.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 98,080 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 88,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 88,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,062 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,282 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,851 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 147 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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MW08 OUL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW08 OUL, 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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MW08 OUL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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