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WN08 HMZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,529 mi
Last recorded114,529 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2022 114,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH FRONT TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,701 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 98,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 92,679 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 92,679 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 84,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,391 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,480 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 62,214 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,330 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,671 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 44,588 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 35,185 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

handbrake handle not releasing correctly

Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,276 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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WN08 HMZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WN08 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

WN08 HMZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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