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WJ57 HLU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,105 mi
Last recorded111,105 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 HLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 111,105 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 111,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2025 107,465 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 103,454 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 99,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 96,634 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 93,289 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 93,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,219 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,202 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,111 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,475 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 80,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low due to broken spring (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,194 miles

front outer brake pads worn to 4mm

front wipers slightly smearing on screen

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,120 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,740 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,042 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,347 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,036 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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WJ57 HLU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WJ57 HLU, 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 WJ57 HLU registered?

WJ57 HLU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is WJ57 HLU safe to buy?

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