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2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

321,762 mi
Last recorded321,762 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 VPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 321,762 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 287,919 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak needs attention ()

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wing mirror cover slightly damaged

offside & nearside rear inner sills bent/damaged

offside & nearside rear shocker bump stops/damper covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2017 287,727 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak needs attention ()

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wing mirror cover slightly damaged

offside & nearside rear inner sills bent/damaged

offside & nearside rear shocker bump stops/damper covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 224,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

nearside front wing mirror cover slightly damaged

offside & nearside sills damaged/bent

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jun 2016 224,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

nearside front wing mirror cover slightly damaged

offside & nearside sills damaged/bent

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jun 2016 223,347 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position front bonnet not opening (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

nearside front wing mirror cover slightly damaged

offside & nearside sills damaged/bent

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 175,403 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 175,403 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)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 140,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 122,039 miles

welding covered - wishbone bushes slightly deteriated - d bushes slight movement - shocker lower bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 3 Jun 2013 122,039 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f shocker has a slight leak-wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-d bushes have slight movement-shocker lower bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,092 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 87,092 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,503 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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WG08 VPN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WG08 VPN, 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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WG08 VPN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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