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WP57 MWU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,483 mi
Last recorded154,483 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 MWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 154,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 154,483 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 146,455 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 141,082 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 135,295 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 129,310 miles

Offside Front Inner door handle snapped but still operative.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 122,857 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,396 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 110,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 106,910 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 97,947 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,831 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 70,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,369 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,154 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all disks have surface corrosion

front wipers smeery

Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,154 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all disks have surface corrosion

front wipers smeery

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,293 miles

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

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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WP57 MWU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WP57 MWU, 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 WP57 MWU registered?

WP57 MWU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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