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GF08 WLR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,647 mi
Last recorded170,647 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 WLR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 170,647 miles

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

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

Rear General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 161,839 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight signs of corrosion at end of pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 155,560 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion throughout suspension components

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 149,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 143,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 135,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 121,453 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 121,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 110,250 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 95,072 miles

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front inner brake pad worn close to sensor

Fail 8 May 2018 94,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on inner edge. no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front inner brake pad worn close to sensor

Pass 18 May 2017 81,768 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 81,768 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 70,282 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,335 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,631 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,390 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,676 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,320 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 35,307 miles

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

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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GF08 WLR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF08 WLR, 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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GF08 WLR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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