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WG57 ZRN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,465 mi
Last recorded122,465 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 ZRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 122,465 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 122,330 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 118,022 miles

Nearside headlamp on upper/left limits

Nearside headlamp output deteriorated

Rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2020 118,022 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside headlamp on upper/left limits

Nearside headlamp output deteriorated

Rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2019 111,184 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 111,184 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 103,857 miles

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

o/s/r light lens loose but secure

Fail 19 Jan 2018 103,857 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r light lens loose but secure

Pass 17 Jan 2017 95,575 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 95,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Buckle (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre bold on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre bold on inside edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,432 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 76,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,621 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 58,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,036 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,106 miles

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn on outer edge

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,492 miles

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

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

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 ZRN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WG57 ZRN, 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 ZRN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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