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WJ58 RXS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,223 mi
Last recorded108,223 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 108,223 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect On both sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 108,223 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect On both sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 103,731 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,673 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 96,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 89,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,810 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,802 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,802 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 72,578 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 63,506 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 63,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,661 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 61,659 miles

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

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 RXS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

WJ58 RXS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ58 RXS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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