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AF08 WUW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

238,032 mi
Last recorded238,032 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 WUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 238,032 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 236,211 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 229,361 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2023 206,085 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 205,996 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 204,680 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 204,357 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 182,414 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 182,108 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 158,111 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 150,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 134,912 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 123,463 miles

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

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

brake pad light on

Fail 25 Jan 2016 123,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pad light on

Pass 17 Feb 2015 105,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,364 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,614 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,422 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,171 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 38,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AF08 WUW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF08 WUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 WUW registered?

AF08 WUW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 WUW safe to buy?

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