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WR08 JLV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

250,721 mi
Last recorded250,721 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 JLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 250,721 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 250,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 218,734 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 196,433 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 196,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 181,233 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 181,233 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 152,408 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 149,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 149,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 119,519 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 100,544 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,089 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 44,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,211 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,051 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,720 miles

car fitted with plastic under tray.

damage to n/s/f lower wheel arch.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,908 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 JLV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

WR08 JLV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WR08 JLV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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