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WV08 RFE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,565 mi
Last recorded213,565 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 RFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 213,565 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 213,560 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 204,640 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 204,637 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 196,210 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 196,199 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 188,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 180,177 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing but functions ok (7.1.2 (d))

clutch pedal rubber insecure

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Sep 2018 168,525 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting on inner rib (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting on inner rib (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 152,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight imbalance to rear brakes o/s low

Pass 28 Sep 2016 138,543 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on inner rib (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 123,180 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perrish in tread

Fail 3 Sep 2015 123,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn heavy on inner sholder (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perrish in tread

Pass 24 Sep 2014 111,476 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 111,476 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 99,951 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,985 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber buffer split

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,344 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 RFE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

WV08 RFE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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