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OY58 WTA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,089 mi
Last recorded181,089 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 WTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 181,089 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 181,089 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 172,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 146,334 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 146,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 123,654 miles

rear bumper badly damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2014 123,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear bumper badly damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2013 99,711 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 99,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,995 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 74,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 bumper damaged.

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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OY58 WTA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OY58 WTA, 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 OY58 WTA registered?

OY58 WTA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is OY58 WTA safe to buy?

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