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WV08 KEJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,648 mi
Last recorded133,648 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 KEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 133,648 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 120,240 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2021 108,240 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

battery and oil warning glow on the dash

coolant level on the minimum level

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes incorrectly fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 108,238 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

battery and oil warning glow on the dash

coolant level on the minimum level

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes incorrectly fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,237 miles

BATTERY AND OIL WARNING LIGHTS DIMLY GLOWING

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F >> NEW ADVISED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 82,982 miles

DASH WARNING LIGHTS EMITTING A DIM ILLUMINATION, ABS, BATTERY, OIL RED WARNING >>> INVESTIGATION ADVISED

O/S REAR PARKING POOR READING , MINIMUM PASS PERCENTAGE 16%

Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,358 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,575 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 66,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,799 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 62,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,410 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 45,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,960 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking up.

offside front tyre 3mm.

wishbone lower bushes worn.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 42,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre 3mm.

offside rear tyre 3mm.

rear tyres cracking up.

wishbone lower bushes worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,756 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,804 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,430 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 KEJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV08 KEJ, 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 KEJ registered?

WV08 KEJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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