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WJ08 RYF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,883 mi
Last recorded173,883 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 173,883 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 173,883 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 157,344 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 157,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 139,220 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 115,966 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 108,484 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,536 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 91,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,387 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 73,387 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,886 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 RYF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ08 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

WJ08 RYF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 RYF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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