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LG08 WFJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

250,659 mi
Last recorded250,659 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2026 250,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

item cleared for test

Fail 25 Jan 2026 250,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

item cleared for test

Pass 27 Jan 2025 243,576 miles

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

items cleared for test

Pass 5 Feb 2024 237,742 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 237,729 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 224,210 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 223,253 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 223,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 213,866 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 213,565 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 193,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 193,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 160,812 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 154,690 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 154,690 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 140,606 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 127,112 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 113,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,814 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Offside rear tyre starting to get low inner edge

Steering wheel covering wearing away-not likely to injure drivers hands at this time

Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,442 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 74,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf wiper blade slightly smearing screen

undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 1 May 2013 64,131 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut on the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 1 May 2013 64,131 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has cut on the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 1 May 2012 52,379 miles

rear brakes squeal on application

Pass 3 May 2011 40,642 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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LG08 WFJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LG08 WFJ, 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 LG08 WFJ registered?

LG08 WFJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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