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WJ58 OJW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,743 mi
Last recorded123,743 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 OJW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 123,743 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s outer cv boot perishing

rear suspension rusty

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Nov 2022 123,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s outer cv boot perishing

rear suspension rusty

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2021 117,324 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner egdes and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension rusty bushes perishing

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2020 109,713 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2019 103,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

rear subframe slightly corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,205 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 86,203 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,885 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 77,211 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 77,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cut.225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,336 miles

front brake discs corrdoded and worn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,869 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 62,868 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,921 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,570 miles

slight cracking in tread on both front tyres

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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WJ58 OJW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WJ58 OJW, 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 WJ58 OJW registered?

WJ58 OJW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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