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WJ08 DLO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,612 mi
Last recorded118,612 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 DLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 118,612 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 118,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,535 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 91,067 miles

condition and movement in both front rear wishbone bushs

corrosion and wear both front brake discs

rear tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,914 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,086 miles

traction control light illu=minated

wipers slightly snearing screen

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,996 miles

engine oil close to minimum level

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn very low on inside edges

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,899 miles

front wipers smear

handbrake stiff in operation

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,509 miles

front brake discs lipped

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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WJ08 DLO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ08 DLO, 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 WJ08 DLO registered?

WJ08 DLO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 DLO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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