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WR08 CTY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

227,574 mi
Last recorded227,574 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 CTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 227,574 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 227,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 210,453 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 210,453 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 185,429 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 185,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 154,759 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 132,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 112,431 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 112,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 112,424 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside o/s and n/s (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,232 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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WR08 CTY 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 61.5%.

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 WR08 CTY, 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 WR08 CTY registered?

WR08 CTY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is WR08 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 CTY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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