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WP08 XWE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,458 mi
Last recorded151,458 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 XWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 151,458 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 151,458 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 147,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (spare put on) tread low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged buckle cover damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 147,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged buckle cover damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 138,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has minor split in boot but stopping the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is split but stopping the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 131,588 miles

Front Front tyres wearing on inner edges. 205/60 R16

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 131,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front tyres wearing on inner edges. 205/60 R16

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 123,373 miles

Central Rear seat-belt buckle cover missing, operates okay

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

tow-bar electrical socket flaps, one missing, one stuck open

Pass 20 Jul 2016 114,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire not connected

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 106,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,442 miles

center brake light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,536 miles

Rear seat belt buckles damaged but function not impaired.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,490 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 69,364 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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WP08 XWE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 WP08 XWE, 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 XWE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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