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WX58 EKZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,537 mi
Last recorded143,537 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX58 EKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 143,537 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre to front clamp/sleeve corroded and snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear all rear suspension components corrode and bushes worn /perished

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Nov 2024 143,534 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective no servo assist on brake system (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre to front clamp/sleeve corroded and snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear all rear suspension components corrode and bushes worn /perished

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 138,047 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 133,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 129,453 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,129 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 111,551 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 111,551 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,924 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Showing Signs Of Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 101,924 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Showing Signs Of Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 91,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulb warning light on display but all bulbs working at time of test

nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyre valves slightly perished

rear seats and belts not checked, seats folded down

Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,422 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,701 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,805 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 45,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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WX58 EKZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX58 EKZ, 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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WX58 EKZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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