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WR57 DPN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,712 mi
Last recorded170,712 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 DPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2022 170,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 154,088 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 146,822 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 145,363 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2019 145,363 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 138,493 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 128,072 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 128,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 120,102 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 120,102 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,165 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,024 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 104,024 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 90,064 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,561 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges but efficiencies ok

Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,707 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 72,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,958 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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WR57 DPN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR57 DPN, 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 WR57 DPN registered?

WR57 DPN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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