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WR08 JLO

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

207,535 mi
Last recorded207,535 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 JLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 207,535 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 207,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 195,092 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 182,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 168,792 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 154,900 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 125,364 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 125,320 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 112,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 89,253 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 89,230 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,790 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 72,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,024 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,774 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,808 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 JLO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WR08 JLO, 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 JLO registered?

WR08 JLO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is WR08 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 JLO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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