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WJ08 RYW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,166 mi
Last recorded130,166 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 RYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 130,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 124,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 118,650 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

front brake discs & brake pads low

Pass 31 Oct 2022 113,930 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,366 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,564 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 58,886 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,713 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 52,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired fouling inner arch cover (2.4.A.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 47,551 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 47,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,174 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,639 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,682 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,281 miles

child seat near side rear

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 RYW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ08 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

WJ08 RYW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 RYW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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