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AG08 WZW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,725 mi
Last recorded141,725 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 WZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 141,725 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded in several places - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - MONITOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded away in lower section

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 141,725 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded in several places - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - MONITOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded away in lower section

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 131,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside parking brake efficiency low in comparison to offside - JUST MEETING REQUIRED GUIDELINES ON IMBALANCE - POSSIBLE FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION.

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded in lower section

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 131,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside parking brake efficiency low in comparison to offside - JUST MEETING REQUIRED GUIDELINES ON IMBALANCE - POSSIBLE FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION.

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded in lower section

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 122,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded away in lower section

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats folded down & in use - unable to fully inspect seatbelt condition/operation

Fail 31 Oct 2023 122,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded away in lower section

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats folded down & in use - unable to fully inspect seatbelt condition/operation

Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroding away in lower section

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats folded away out of use - restricting full inspection of rear seatbelts

Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,634 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 97,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 3 May 2019 85,034 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,617 miles

front disc faces corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 May 2017 65,293 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 65,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,066 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,943 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,725 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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AG08 WZW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AG08 WZW, 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 AG08 WZW registered?

AG08 WZW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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