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WJ08 UKF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,260 mi
Last recorded103,260 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 UKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 103,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 15 Oct 2021 103,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear/going out of shape on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,477 miles

Offside Front bottom arm bush slightly worn

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear shockabsorber bump stops worn

both rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2019 78,781 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 78,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,373 miles

Offside Front brake pads starting to break up

both front brake discs badly corroded

both rear shockabsorber bump stops worn

Pass 5 Oct 2017 60,388 miles

Front brake discs corroded

both front & rear wipers smearing

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,325 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,845 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer edge

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 40,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators going white

hi level brake light not working

Fail 27 Oct 2014 40,309 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators going white

hi level brake light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 21,967 miles

both rear tyres tread wearing uneven on inner edge

undertrays fitted vision impaired

Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,477 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 UKF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UKF, 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 UKF registered?

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

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