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GK08 WTU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,060 mi
Last recorded199,060 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 WTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 199,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top strut mount bearing slightly rough

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 195,790 miles

slight roughness in nearside front suspension top strut bearing

Fail 20 Jul 2021 195,790 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight roughness in nearside front suspension top strut bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2020 188,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 178,822 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 165,382 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 165,382 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 146,709 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 128,544 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn unevenly

Fail 23 Mar 2016 128,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn unevenly

Fail 22 Mar 2016 128,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer body sills corroded

offside rear light unit cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2015 120,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all pads getting low

n/s/f tyre at 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2015 120,690 miles

all pads getting low

n/s/f tyre at 2mm

Pass 25 Feb 2014 112,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2013 105,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 105,599 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 95,625 miles

o.s.r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,335 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 WTU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTU, 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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GK08 WTU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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