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WX08 UNY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,179 mi
Last recorded180,179 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 UNY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 180,179 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 171,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 164,038 miles

Both the rear shock absorber dust covers have become detached

Large crack in nearside front lower corner of windscreen, but not affecting the drivers view

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

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

Nearside front tyre has worn almost bald on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre has worn almost bald on the outer edge

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

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

Offside front tyre has worn completely bald on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Under-Trays fitted, obscuring some components

rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 164,038 miles

Both the rear shock absorber dust covers have become detached

Large crack in nearside front lower corner of windscreen, but not affecting the drivers view

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

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

Nearside front tyre has worn almost bald on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre has worn almost bald on the outer edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front tyre has worn completely bald on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Under-Trays fitted, obscuring some components

rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 149,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2015 149,424 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 138,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 121,566 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jul 2013 121,566 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2012 107,621 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 107,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,319 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 84,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UNY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

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

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