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WP08 XWA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,783 mi
Last recorded130,783 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 130,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 130,764 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration Smoke test not done past first attempt (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 127,560 miles

Front front shock absorbers misting oil

Rear shock absorbers covers insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2022 127,560 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front front shock absorbers misting oil

Rear shock absorbers covers insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2021 124,785 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 124,785 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 122,695 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 120,478 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 120,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,537 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 117,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,216 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 111,216 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,410 miles

Bonnet release handle lose & release very stiff.

Child seats fitted to both rear seats.

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 102,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Bonnet release handle lose & release very stiff.

Child seats fitted to both rear seats.

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 92,314 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside & offside rear seats.

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 92,314 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside & offside rear seats.

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,488 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 66,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all discs slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre on 3mm at centre

o/s/f tyre on 2mm at centre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and on 3mm at centre

req. oil top up

Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,598 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 43,598 miles

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

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 XWA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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