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GD08 WCR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,498 mi
Last recorded173,498 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 WCR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 173,498 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 165,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 159,372 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 159,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 154,066 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 149,336 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 133,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 133,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 126,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 112,008 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 112,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 99,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 84,062 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 71,689 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 59,200 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 42,478 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,603 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GD08 WCR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GD08 WCR, 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 GD08 WCR registered?

GD08 WCR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is GD08 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 WCR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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