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WV08 RCY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,674 mi
Last recorded174,674 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 174,674 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 156,763 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 156,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 137,993 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 118,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear consul (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear consul (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 101,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 101,240 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 82,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,823 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,581 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,736 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,372 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 44,568 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 RCY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

WV08 RCY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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