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WR58 HWJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,078 mi
Last recorded113,078 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 HWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 113,078 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear brake sticking slightly.

both outer sills corroded at front just outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Jan 2020 133,027 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover and bump stop insecure

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside head light slightly dull poss bulb not in right way

Fail 16 Jan 2020 113,027 miles

Nearside Undertray insecure and damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover and bump stop insecure

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside head light slightly dull poss bulb not in right way

Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,219 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,519 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 107,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 103,381 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 103,381 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,955 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 93,591 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,970 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 81,970 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,748 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,077 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HWJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc 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 HWJ, 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 WR58 HWJ registered?

WR58 HWJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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