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MW08 XWP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,334 mi
Last recorded149,334 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 XWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 149,334 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 148,211 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine misfire

front shockers corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 140,101 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 129,109 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 129,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 118,064 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 110,408 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,489 miles

small chip in the windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,489 miles

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

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

small chip in the windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,479 miles

Windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,560 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 81,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,199 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 55,070 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 44,406 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,882 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XWP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XWP, 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 XWP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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