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WD08 OEL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,301 mi
Last recorded167,301 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 OEL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 167,301 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 161,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 143,582 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 120,989 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 120,989 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,334 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 106,163 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 106,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working plate lamp obscured by reversing camera (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 100,471 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 100,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 93,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,184 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 88,035 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,647 miles

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,198 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,990 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,500 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 OEL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

WD08 OEL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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