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WJ58 RSO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,985 mi
Last recorded132,985 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 RSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 132,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 125,006 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 118,789 miles

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

brake pedal can feel soft but working properly and all brakes lock on rbt with reserve travel remaining

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,728 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 115,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 109,921 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 109,921 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,027 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 102,502 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 90,760 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,948 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 64,270 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 64,267 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,673 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,673 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,673 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,203 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,657 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,778 miles

front tyres getting low

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 RSO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 WJ58 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

WJ58 RSO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is WJ58 RSO safe to buy?

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