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VE08 DWW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,434 mi
Last recorded79,434 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 DWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 79,434 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)

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,344 miles

Advise n/s/r bump stop splitting slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,430 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 50,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,139 miles

chip in windscreen

front wiper blades smearing

nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres feathered slightly on inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2012 40,139 miles

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

chip in windscreen

front wiper blades smearing

moisture in offside side repeater unit (in mirror)

nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pads appear low,advise wheel removal for further inpsection

rear tyres feathered slightly on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2011 30,170 miles

nsf tyre 3mm

rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 27 May 2011 30,170 miles

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

nsf repeater full of water

nsf tyre 3mm

rear tyres feathering on inner edges

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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VE08 DWW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE08 DWW, 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 VE08 DWW registered?

VE08 DWW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is VE08 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 DWW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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