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MW57 WUJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,415 mi
Last recorded172,415 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 WUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 172,415 miles

play inner steering arms

Pass 9 Jun 2017 142,736 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 142,708 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint bolt has been modified but secure at time of test-recommend attention

Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,967 miles

offside rear tyre feathering

Fail 4 Jun 2015 77,846 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,369 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 76,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,533 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,070 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 48,242 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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MW57 WUJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 MW57 WUJ, 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 MW57 WUJ registered?

MW57 WUJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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