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GF08 WLX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

181,564 mi
Last recorded181,564 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 WLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 181,564 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 175,101 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 175,101 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 168,297 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 161,077 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 152,397 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 145,757 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 137,443 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 130,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 126,929 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 122,067 miles

Engine undertray insecure

O/S/R Tyre wearing uneven

Pass 1 Jun 2015 108,637 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 94,911 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 82,664 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 66,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 31,110 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 31,110 miles

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

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

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 WLX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

GF08 WLX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is GF08 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 WLX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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