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WR08 OVH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,315 mi
Last recorded98,315 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,315 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 92,607 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 88,448 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 88,446 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 86,784 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,772 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 86,761 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working upper (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working upper (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,717 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 86,717 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,398 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 85,398 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 76,259 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,880 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,782 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,318 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 OVH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

WR08 OVH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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