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WU58 XUS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,383 mi
Last recorded122,383 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 XUS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 122,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil required very soon (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread required very soon (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2026 122,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil required very soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread required very soon (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 115,901 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 115,901 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 109,262 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 103,855 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 103,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 95,188 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 95,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermitamt fault recorded and cleared (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 90,409 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 85,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 87,982 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 75,777 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,365 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 69,161 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 65,800 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 65,800 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2014 62,550 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,762 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,409 miles

O/S/R Tyre is on 2mm

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,864 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 44,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XUS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU58 XUS?

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What year was WU58 XUS registered?

WU58 XUS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is WU58 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU58 XUS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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