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WF08 PYG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,993 mi
Last recorded138,993 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 PYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 138,993 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 138,993 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken showing white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 130,257 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 121,621 miles

fuel filter top rusting

n/s and o/s rear arm bushes starting to crack

rear n/s and o/s chassis rusting

rear subframe rusting

Pass 17 Jul 2020 115,858 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 115,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 104,324 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 104,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 90,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 72,489 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,774 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 58,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dim (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 May 2015 45,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 45,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,368 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)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 32,368 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,663 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,978 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,421 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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WF08 PYG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WF08 PYG, 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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WF08 PYG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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