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OY58 WTL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

274,227 mi
Last recorded274,227 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 WTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 274,227 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 234,593 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 199,425 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 199,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 153,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 117,334 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,559 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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 WTL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OY58 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

OY58 WTL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is OY58 WTL safe to buy?

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