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WJ58 ZWS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

325,019 mi
Last recorded325,019 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 325,019 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & wax-oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 298,747 miles

vehicle underside wax - oiled

Pass 14 Nov 2019 294,353 miles

Central Rear slight dent in boot

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper floor surface corrosion

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2019 294,353 miles

Rear Upper floor surface corrosion

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Central Rear slight dent in boot

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 287,104 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis surface corrosion

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 282,051 miles

plastic floor covers fitted on underside

Fail 23 Nov 2017 282,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic floor covers fitted on underside

Pass 18 Oct 2016 248,866 miles

rear suspension beam axle corroded

surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis

Pass 4 Nov 2015 217,711 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 209,846 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 209,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 191,497 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2012 157,785 miles

advise tracking check

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 10 Sep 2012 157,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise tracking check

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,268 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 93,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,264 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to nearside front outter tyre wall but not exposing cords

Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,580 miles

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)

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 ZWS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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