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GK08 WUE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

214,929 mi
Last recorded214,929 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 214,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 176,847 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 162,793 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 May 2015 162,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 May 2014 133,041 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 104,299 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 71,292 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,138 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,309 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,047 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 47,037 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WUE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WUE, 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 WUE registered?

GK08 WUE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GK08 WUE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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