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WU58 OVN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,960 mi
Last recorded146,960 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 146,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp partly insecure

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2021 146,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp partly insecure

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2020 134,831 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 134,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached MOUNTING BOLT MISSING (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 125,814 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 125,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 114,743 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 114,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 103,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,074 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 90,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,772 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,100 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,591 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,660 miles

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 OVN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WU58 OVN, 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 OVN registered?

WU58 OVN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WU58 OVN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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