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MW08 XWR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,429 mi
Last recorded132,429 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2015 132,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

upper brake light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low and both n/s tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres on 3-4mm/ front wipers worn

front wheels binding

oil getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,190 miles

front wipers worn

osr tyre worn heavily cracking in tread

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 XWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XWR, 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 MW08 XWR registered?

MW08 XWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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