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WJ08 XRG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,770 mi
Last recorded87,770 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 XRG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 87,770 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 84,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,858 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,795 miles

Offside offside rear bump stop perished

both rear brake discs slightly rusty/pitted

nearside rear bump stop fallen apart

Fail 15 Feb 2016 69,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside offside rear bump stop perished

both rear brake discs slightly rusty/pitted

nearside rear bump stop fallen apart

Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,604 miles

both rear bump stops perished

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 14 Feb 2014 55,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 55,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,153 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 46,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 38,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 24,291 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 XRG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

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

Is WJ08 XRG safe to buy?

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