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GF08 WNO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,081 mi
Last recorded118,081 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 WNO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 118,081 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 118,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 117,049 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 115,799 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 151,799 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 114,676 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 111,184 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 111,184 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 105,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 102,832 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 102,832 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,183 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,265 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,559 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,195 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 66,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,688 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,364 miles

limited inspection of fuel and brake lines due to under body coverings

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 WNO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 WNO, 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 WNO registered?

GF08 WNO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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