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WA08 VWG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,761 mi
Last recorded141,761 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 VWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 141,761 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 141,761 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 136,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 130,665 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 124,281 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 118,819 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 118,819 miles

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

Position lamp not working both n/s o/s front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,284 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,790 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 103,790 miles

Headlamp aim too high both n/s o/s hight (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 91,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 81,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,775 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 72,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 65,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,273 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 51,493 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,658 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 37,579 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,229 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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WA08 VWG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WA08 VWG, 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 WA08 VWG registered?

WA08 VWG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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