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WN58 XEB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

367,777 mi
Last recorded367,777 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 XEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 367,777 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 367,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction left hand dial of dashboard (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror housing comes and stays on when either front doors are opened (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked with white chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 360,482 miles

Front fog lamp out

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 360,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety engine oil and diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamp out

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 312,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 243,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 193,138 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 132,428 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 120,663 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 97,332 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside inner cv boot split

oil level warning lamp on

Fail 18 Nov 2011 66,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside rear brake pads worn to 3mm

offside front brake pads worn to 4mm

oil level warning lamp on

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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WN58 XEB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN58 XEB, 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 WN58 XEB registered?

WN58 XEB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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