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WN08 BTE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

391,899 mi
Last recorded391,899 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 BTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 391,899 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 386,249 miles

COOLANT LEAK

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASING DAMAGED (7.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 380,243 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 375,115 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 373,040 miles

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside headlamp dim

both headlamp aim low

Pass 20 Sep 2019 369,806 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 369,763 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt missing from the hub to secure the shock absorber (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 364,179 miles

Offside door mirror indicator not working.

Fail 14 Sep 2018 364,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside door mirror indicator not working.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 359,874 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front crack in side of screen. but not in drivers view area.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 355,829 miles

off side font tyre worn on inner edge + inner side wall

rear indicators turning white

Fail 26 Sep 2016 355,811 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side font tyre worn on inner edge + inner side wall

rear indicators turning white

Pass 11 Sep 2015 349,230 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 297,609 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2014 296,285 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 241,576 miles

near side front outer cv boot poor

near side front shock absorber damp

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear indicators border line (starting to turn white)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 241,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

near side front outer cv boot poor

near side front shock absorber damp

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear indicators border line (starting to turn white)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 150,750 miles

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

offside front very wet advise further attention

Fail 5 Apr 2012 149,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front very wet advise further attention

Pass 26 Apr 2011 119,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both front brake pads slightly worn

Fail 26 Apr 2011 119,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both front brake pads slightly worn

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 BTE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BTE, 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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WN08 BTE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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