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WX08 UNU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,458 mi
Last recorded174,458 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 UNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 174,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 153,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 134,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 113,642 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advisory both front tyre treads slightly feathered on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 113,642 miles

advisory both front tyre treads slightly feathered on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,784 miles

advisory o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,509 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 64,465 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,465 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 UNU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WX08 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

WX08 UNU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is WX08 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX08 UNU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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