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WV08 RDZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,299 mi
Last recorded111,299 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 RDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 111,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 111,052 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 110,345 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 108,887 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged but no white light shown to the rear

Fail 25 Oct 2018 108,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged but no white light shown to the rear

Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,322 miles

Engine cover and undershields fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Nearside Rear bump stop corroded/detatched.

Offside Rear bump stop corroded/detached.

all wipers smearing.

exhaust heat shield loose.

o/s/r tail lamp damaged.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 103,501 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 103,422 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 100,791 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 98,622 miles

suspect wrong springs fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2014 98,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

suspect wrong springs fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2013 95,732 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 95,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,979 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 91,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,445 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,638 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 RDZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

WV08 RDZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 RDZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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