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WM08 XCP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

316,586 mi
Last recorded316,586 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 XCP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 316,586 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 316,586 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 308,127 miles

Coolant leak bottle empty topped up for test needs attention ()

O/S SILL DAMAGED

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven

timing belt ?

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2017 308,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak bottle empty topped up for test needs attention ()

O/S SILL DAMAGED

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven

timing belt ?

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 292,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 266,856 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 259,535 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 192,726 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 144,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,049 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 89,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 XCP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

WM08 XCP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is WM08 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM08 XCP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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