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GK08 WSU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,166 mi
Last recorded82,166 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 WSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 82,166 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 82,166 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 78,485 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 78,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 75,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp top bulb (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,595 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 68,782 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 68,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,414 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 63,473 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 59,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing from outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,040 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,760 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 50,760 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,759 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 42,759 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 41,559 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 36,417 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,792 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,603 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 28,023 miles

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

hand brake lever does not release on its own

rear brake discs scored and corroded

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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GK08 WSU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK08 WSU, 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 GK08 WSU registered?

GK08 WSU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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