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WV08 BWB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,048 mi
Last recorded133,048 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 BWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 133,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.mm 205/55/16/91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 133,048 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.mm 205/55/16/91V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 122,409 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 122,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 114,891 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 107,332 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 107,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2013 91,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,551 miles

All brake discs are corroding.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front tyre is wearing low.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,495 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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WV08 BWB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WV08 BWB, 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 WV08 BWB registered?

WV08 BWB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 BWB shows 11 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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