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GK08 WSW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,260 mi
Last recorded73,260 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 WSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 73,260 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 73,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 71,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 66,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 59,451 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 59,451 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,454 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,137 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,756 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,472 miles

both rear tyres iner tread and cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,867 miles

both rear tyres feathering on the inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,691 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,557 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,879 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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GK08 WSW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GK08 WSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK08 WSW registered?

GK08 WSW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GK08 WSW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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