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GF08 WLV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,629 mi
Last recorded64,629 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 WLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 64,629 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 62,237 miles

evidence of nearside rear brake getting hot. not binding at time of inspection

Pass 1 May 2020 60,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage and cutter to sidewall and tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 60,460 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage and cutter to sidewall and tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged looses ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,780 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split and leaking but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear bumper damaged but secure and has no sharp edges

Fail 11 Apr 2019 57,780 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split and leaking but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear bumper damaged but secure and has no sharp edges

Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Apr 2018 54,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2017 49,178 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front inner brake pad worn close to sensor wire

offside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 25 Apr 2017 49,087 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front inner brake pad worn close to sensor wire

offside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,287 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front brake pad worn close to its sensor wire

Fail 11 Apr 2016 42,287 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front 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 ply or cords exposed inner part of tread (4.1.D.1b)

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front brake pad worn close to its sensor wire

Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre cracking on tread section & deteriorated on sidewall

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2014 31,548 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre cracking on tread section & deteriorated on sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,038 miles

cut on nearside front tyre sidewall but not to cords

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,354 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 20,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,038 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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GF08 WLV 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 63.2%.

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 GF08 WLV, 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 GF08 WLV registered?

GF08 WLV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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