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AN08 WGZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,308 mi
Last recorded211,308 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 WGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 211,308 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both back facing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 211,278 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both back facing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 200,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Dec 2016 200,596 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 183,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 183,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 171,191 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under components

Fail 12 Jan 2016 171,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under components

Pass 20 Jun 2015 158,816 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 147,186 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 147,186 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 142,351 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 134,038 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 116,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 99,761 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 99,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,728 miles

restrictred visibilty due to vehicle underpanels

Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,783 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 68,257 miles

restricted visibility due to vehicle under panels.

Fail 23 May 2011 68,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

restricted visibility due to vehicle under panels.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,092 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 30,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,940 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 15,801 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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AN08 WGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AN08 WGZ, 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 AN08 WGZ registered?

AN08 WGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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