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WJ08 RYB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,220 mi
Last recorded48,220 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 RYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,220 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,463 miles

Front brake pads appear to be low and bind slightly

Rear brake pads cannot be inspected fully with the wheel on

Fail 21 Apr 2017 47,463 miles

Front brake pads appear to be low and bind slightly

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

Rear brake pads cannot be inspected fully with the wheel on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,399 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 41,399 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,666 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 31,801 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 23,075 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 16,471 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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WJ08 RYB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ08 RYB registered?

WJ08 RYB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 RYB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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