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WX08 OMW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

219,776 mi
Last recorded219,776 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 OMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 219,776 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 219,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate blanked out (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working blanked out (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate blanked out (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 212,926 miles

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

covers on underside

Fail 4 Jan 2023 212,915 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers on underside

Pass 18 Jan 2022 200,149 miles

covers on underside

Pass 19 Jan 2021 187,913 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 187,913 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 176,232 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 176,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 163,348 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 150,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 150,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 135,957 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 127,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Fail 7 Jan 2016 127,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,336 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 118,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 116,795 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 116,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 106,105 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2014 106,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,813 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 83,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,356 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,665 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,406 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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WX08 OMW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WX08 OMW, 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 WX08 OMW registered?

WX08 OMW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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