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WR58 APZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,915 mi
Last recorded180,915 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 APZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 180,915 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

full engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 165,347 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner edge and discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

stone chips

Fail 20 Dec 2019 165,347 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner edge and discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

stone chips

Pass 21 Dec 2018 151,438 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 139,107 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 126,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

covers under vehicle

Fail 7 Dec 2016 126,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

covers under vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2015 119,468 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,734 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,989 miles

Front brakes are worn

O/S/R wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Rear brakes are worn

Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,484 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 77,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Near side rear tyre ferthering on inside edge of tyre also getting slightly low.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,495 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 66,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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WR58 APZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR58 APZ, 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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WR58 APZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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