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WJ58 RSU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,624 mi
Last recorded164,624 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 164,624 miles

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

engine covers fitted

inner steering rack play

Fail 18 Sep 2015 164,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

engine covers fitted

inner steering rack play

Pass 10 Sep 2014 159,694 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 154,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 129,104 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 129,095 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 107,736 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 103,749 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,364 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,891 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 24 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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WJ58 RSU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

WJ58 RSU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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