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WX08 ONF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,908 mi
Last recorded154,908 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 ONF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 154,908 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 143,103 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 131,050 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inners (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2024 131,021 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.05 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining seperated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 May 2023 119,820 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 119,589 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 114,225 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 114,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 98,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 98,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 96,362 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 92,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,009 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 88,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 82,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,937 miles

advise engine covers are fitted

advise under body covers are fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,394 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,574 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,946 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,888 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 ONF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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