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WV08 UPM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,251 mi
Last recorded124,251 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 UPM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 124,251 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 98,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 87,720 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Oct 2020 87,720 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 83,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 79,151 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,968 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,761 miles

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 51,367 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,167 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,759 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 21,570 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 14,016 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 UPM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UPM, 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 UPM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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