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WN08 HSF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

185,762 mi
Last recorded185,762 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 HSF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2024 185,762 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle both rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 182,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive on rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 182,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive on rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 170,610 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 179,610 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 175,936 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 173,360 miles

Offside Front brake pads getting low

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 168,400 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 168,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 156,303 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 156,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 136,256 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 136,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high reset (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high reset (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 117,162 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 117,161 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,280 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,020 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 82,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 62,973 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 62,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,082 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,237 miles

slight crack front number plate

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,478 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 HSF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HSF, 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 HSF registered?

WN08 HSF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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