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WK08 WXC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,334 mi
Last recorded167,334 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 WXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 167,334 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 153,123 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 153,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 137,537 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 137,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 120,648 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 98,511 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2014 83,432 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 83,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 66,437 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,195 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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WK08 WXC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK08 WXC, 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 WK08 WXC registered?

WK08 WXC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is WK08 WXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK08 WXC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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