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WN08 AFV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

421,075 mi
Last recorded421,075 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 AFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 421,075 miles

n/s/f bottom ball join mounting bolt not secured with lock nuts

Fail 19 Jun 2015 421,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f bottom ball join mounting bolt not secured with lock nuts

Pass 9 Dec 2014 398,186 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 398,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Halfshaft bolt loose (4.2.B.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

exhaust to gear box metal strip loose

o/s/r brake caliper wet(showing leak )

Fail 20 Jun 2014 377,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

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

front wipers slight deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2013 248,007 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 248,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 224,389 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 224,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 168,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 137,715 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 93,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WN08 AFV 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 58.3%.

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 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 WN08 AFV, 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 WN08 AFV registered?

WN08 AFV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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