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WM08 XCE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,159 mi
Last recorded90,159 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 XCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2018 90,159 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,792 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 10 Sep 2015 86,732 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 86,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,510 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,769 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,786 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,654 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 78,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,112 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,217 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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WM08 XCE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WM08 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

WM08 XCE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is WM08 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM08 XCE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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