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WD08 FFS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,747 mi
Last recorded180,747 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 FFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 180,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 164,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 164,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 155,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 150,414 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 139,401 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2016 125,316 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 125,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 17 Mar 2015 111,596 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 106,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 97,578 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 87,544 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 44,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 44,842 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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WD08 FFS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WD08 FFS, 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 WD08 FFS registered?

WD08 FFS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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