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WN08 FYX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

256,987 mi
Last recorded256,987 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 FYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 256,987 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 256,682 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 253,757 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 2 May 2017 216,932 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 216,927 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 207,406 miles

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

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

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 198,623 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 198,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 174,578 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 123,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2013 123,562 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2012 81,538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,402 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 63,402 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 FYX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FYX, 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 FYX registered?

WN08 FYX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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