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WK08 ZBR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,982 mi
Last recorded145,982 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 ZBR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 145,982 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 145,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 133,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 119,845 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 104,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe becoming corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 104,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe becoming corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 97,459 miles

both front suspenion arm bushes becoming worn

Pass 23 May 2017 91,035 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,006 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre misshape on tread

Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,228 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 ZBR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

WK08 ZBR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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