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WV08 DMO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,691 mi
Last recorded121,691 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 DMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 121,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2019 121,369 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,228 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 111,228 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,266 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 99,266 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,241 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 86,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 44,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,251 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 32,239 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,654 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 31 Mar 2011 23,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

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 DMO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DMO, 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 DMO registered?

WV08 DMO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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