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OY08 WEP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

163,714 mi
Last recorded163,714 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 WEP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 163,714 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 163,711 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 158,076 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 158,072 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 158,053 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.00, average reading 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached not attached at bush end (broken) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer cv boot small clip loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 150,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner rack boot clip loose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlight aim on lower limit and can not be adjusted

Offside Front Outer Cv boot clip loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 150,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from broken reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner rack boot clip loose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlight aim on lower limit and can not be adjusted

Offside Front Outer Cv boot clip loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 139,605 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 139,124 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle lock fault (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR valve area (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle lock fault (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake arm not returning (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle lock fault (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle lock fault (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective CAT mount bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks including intercooler hose joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 129,039 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Feb 2021 129,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bolt on joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 120,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 120,080 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 108,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 108,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 101,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 93,277 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 93,277 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 78,418 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 56,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

nearside rear tyre out of shape (saw tooth effect)

Pass 3 May 2011 56,899 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

nearside rear tyre out of shape (saw tooth effect)

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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OY08 WEP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY08 WEP, 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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OY08 WEP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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