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OE08 WHL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,497 mi
Last recorded175,497 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 WHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 175,497 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 172,423 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 168,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 163,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 163,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 154,233 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 145,006 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 139,354 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 132,804 miles

Brake pad wear sensor at NSF not connected. Hanging free from pad.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

NSR and OSR brakes binding slightly..

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 124,790 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 113,071 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 113,061 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 101,221 miles

Nearside Front shock weaping

Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,830 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,490 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,886 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,305 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,838 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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OE08 WHL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OE08 WHL, 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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OE08 WHL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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