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W11 DYM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,832 mi
Last recorded147,832 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 DYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 147,832 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 144,883 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 141,143 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 137,357 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 133,110 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 133,109 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 128,299 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 128,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 122,435 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,648 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 98,194 miles

Advise; nearside rear tyre worn @ inner edge .

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides @ inner face] (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 98,194 miles

Advise; nearside rear tyre worn @ inner edge .

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides @ inner face] (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,447 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 75,527 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to split by the clip

o/s/r top side light bulb

strong advice rear brake pads on limit of 1.5mm

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,509 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,491 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,706 miles

engine under tray fitted

tyre wear started on both rears inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,897 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,153 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,920 miles

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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W11 DYM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W11 DYM, 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 W11 DYM registered?

W11 DYM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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