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WX08 UOB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,633 mi
Last recorded205,633 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2025 205,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 5 Jun 2024 200,722 miles

n/s/f brake disc shield rusted

o/s/r service and hand brake operation slow

play n/s bottom pivot

rear suspension rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2023 193,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

both rear brakes binding near limit

n/s/f brake discs shield rusted

o/s/r service and handbrake slow to operate

suspension components rusty

Pass 25 May 2022 184,263 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Radius arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 175,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 175,979 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Tie bars inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 169,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 169,061 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both worn badly on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 160,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 151,233 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 143,519 miles

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

underside covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 143,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

underside covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 133,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

unable to properly check underside due to plastic trims

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,325 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s front headlight aim on maximum height

surface cut outer wall n/s front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2014 104,871 miles

N/S/R BUMPSTOP PERISHED

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

O/S/R BUMPSTOP PERISHED

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,962 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,574 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,151 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 UOB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UOB, 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 UOB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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