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WR08 RRO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

141,929 mi
Last recorded141,929 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 RRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 141,929 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Evidence of soot at rear of engine

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 128,007 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and slightly holed at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 128,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Centre joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and slightly holed at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear brake disc back plate insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 123,111 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 123,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 115,456 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 107,437 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2018 107,437 miles

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,407 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Rear part of the high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,182 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres worn on edges badly and on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F lower arm front bush has slight play.

N/S/R bump stop broken.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 89,838 miles

child seat fitted to the nearside rear adult seat belt

Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2013 75,624 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,624 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,211 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,151 miles

engine cover insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2011 57,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover insecure

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 RRO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 RRO, 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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WR08 RRO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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