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WV08 RCX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,062 mi
Last recorded163,062 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 RCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 163,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 155,510 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 155,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 142,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 129,480 miles

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

Fail 9 Feb 2018 129,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

Pass 13 Feb 2017 128,794 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 128,794 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 20 May 2016 118,096 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 107,366 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 90,939 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 77,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 60,064 miles

Air freshner (feet) hanging from rear view mirror encroaching into wiper sweep by over 40mm and causing slight obstruction to view at time of test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake discs worn slightly

Tyre size: 20555R16V

Pass 22 Dec 2010 47,239 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

Fail 22 Dec 2010 47,239 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

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 RCX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RCX, 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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WV08 RCX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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