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WG57 OXM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,567 mi
Last recorded178,567 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 OXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 178,567 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle, suspension and underside heavily corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 161,259 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 161,028 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken front and rear (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 154,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 134,172 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 134,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 129,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

small crack in windscreen

Pass 12 May 2018 117,418 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 108,045 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 103,846 miles

N/S/F Brake Slightly Binding

Pass 5 May 2015 102,776 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 101,651 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 91,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall

n/s/r tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2012 84,163 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 84,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light is on

Pass 15 Jan 2011 60,801 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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WG57 OXM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WG57 OXM, 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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WG57 OXM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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