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PJ57 WMY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,551 mi
Last recorded170,551 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 WMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 170,551 miles

n/s cv boot split

Pass 2 Jul 2018 138,497 miles

Nearside Front headlight self leveller loose

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 89,601 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 89,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 81,516 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 81,313 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 73,286 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,943 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 62,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,140 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 53,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,315 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,306 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 44,663 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PJ57 WMY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ57 WMY, 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 PJ57 WMY registered?

PJ57 WMY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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