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WP08 OPG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

344,081 mi
Last recorded344,081 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 OPG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 344,081 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 344,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 317,533 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 317,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 284,218 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 284,217 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 241,538 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 240,851 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 194,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 147,976 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 63,968 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,843 miles

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

n/s front tyre getting low

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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WP08 OPG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WP08 OPG, 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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WP08 OPG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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