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WU58 OVH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,743 mi
Last recorded158,743 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 OVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 158,743 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 151,156 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 120,488 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 120,488 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 104,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding

Pass 15 Aug 2015 86,286 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 76,103 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 63,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 48,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,289 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WU58 OVH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU58 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 WU58 OVH registered?

WU58 OVH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is WU58 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU58 OVH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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