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WU58 UFW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,753 mi
Last recorded146,753 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 UFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 146,753 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2026 146,753 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking on or around fuel filter diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 145,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover in grease (axle) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 145,367 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover in grease (axle) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 140,692 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 140,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 135,167 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 129,541 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 123,946 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

rear brake imbalance

Pass 1 Oct 2020 119,516 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 114,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 108,760 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,621 miles

Nearside Front sidewalls split! tyre pressures low

Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,694 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 67,115 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 67,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,858 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,393 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 30,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 UFW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW registered?

WU58 UFW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WU58 UFW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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