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WM08 RHJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,261 mi
Last recorded158,261 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 RHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 158,261 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 158,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 150,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 143,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 143,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 131,322 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 120,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 112,235 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 112,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 109,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 103,987 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,280 miles

Central brake light inop

Fail 26 Jun 2017 85,280 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central brake light inop

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,796 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 68,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,150 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 59,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,764 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,404 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 42,316 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,519 miles

front discs corroded and lipped

handbrake becoming stiff to release

offside rear tyre wearing low

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2011 33,519 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded and lipped

handbrake becoming stiff to release

offside rear tyre wearing low

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

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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WM08 RHJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 WM08 RHJ, 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 WM08 RHJ registered?

WM08 RHJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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