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WJ58 RVM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

309,658 mi
Last recorded309,658 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 RVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 309,658 miles

Front Bumper insecure driver side ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint lower balljoint (2.4.G.2)

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

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 259,089 miles

fitted with under covers

Pass 10 Dec 2015 222,744 miles

oil leak

under engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 191,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 191,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 186,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

bonnet stick holder damage

boot carpet missing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

revers light not working

Fail 29 Jul 2014 181,414 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 154,565 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 144,684 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,338 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 127,912 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 127,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

n/s rear tyre out of shape

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 RVM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RVM, 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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WJ58 RVM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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