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WL08 EFU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,365 mi
Last recorded103,365 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 EFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 103,365 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe swollen

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2021 87,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 53,443 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and under covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 17 May 2017 52,603 miles

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 11 May 2017 52,603 miles

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

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

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,100 miles

engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

rear seat belts not tested due to load in rear

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 1 Jun 2016 51,100 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

rear seat belts not tested due to load in rear

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,355 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,523 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f. wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 8 May 2012 34,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2011 24,712 miles

both floors covered with plastic sheilds.

lower engine cover fitted.

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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WL08 EFU 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 80%.

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 WL08 EFU, 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 WL08 EFU registered?

WL08 EFU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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