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LG08 WFK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,394 mi
Last recorded173,394 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 173,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp white (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 173,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp white (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 165,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2024 157,441 miles

orange pads light on

osf lower arm rearmost bush splitting

Pass 14 Apr 2023 147,614 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 147,614 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 137,736 miles

osf shock damp

Pass 13 May 2021 129,367 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges osr on limit

osf shocker damp

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2020 121,091 miles

osf shocker damp

osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,094 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 99,504 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,235 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp

Rear brake pads low

Pass 3 May 2016 78,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre has cut

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,383 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,724 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,744 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 WFK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LG08 WFK, 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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LG08 WFK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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