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GK08 WUD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,808 mi
Last recorded132,808 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 WUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 132,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 90,021 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 89,640 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,802 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on tread face

floor and suspension area very rusty no holes yet

Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,193 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,264 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 77,262 miles

Brake performance not tested 4x4 - front coil spring broken not safe to road test (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,528 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack across lower swept area but not in direct drivers view (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,101 miles

nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Feb 2017 64,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,728 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 57,727 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,466 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,570 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 46,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 40,767 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,398 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,870 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 25,870 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

parking brake stiff in operation

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 WUD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WUD, 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 WUD registered?

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

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