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NG08 WGA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,385 mi
Last recorded129,385 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 WGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 129,385 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 123,938 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 118,937 miles

Headlamps/light sources may be incompatible

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 118,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamps/light sources may be incompatible

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 114,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,884 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,788 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2018 88,248 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2017 82,217 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 82,217 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,395 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,086 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,632 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,362 miles

emissions trigger point not reached

trims over bonnet and under the car

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,432 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 58,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,850 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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NG08 WGA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NG08 WGA, 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 NG08 WGA registered?

NG08 WGA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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