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WD08 GYG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

223,148 mi
Last recorded223,148 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 GYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 223,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 215,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 201,635 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 201,633 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leak and excessive bind (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 186,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 170,523 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 170,407 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 155,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges, close to showing plys (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges, close to showing plys (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 141,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 126,652 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 11 Jun 2019 126,540 miles

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 4 Jun 2018 114,696 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 114,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 99,060 miles

emissions smoke level on top limits

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 82,184 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working inopertive with side light on (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,869 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,009 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,625 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 51,503 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 39,739 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2011 39,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

two nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,510 miles

two nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,346 miles

2 screws in nearside rear tyre (not repairable)

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

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

nearside side repeater cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2011 39,346 miles

2 screws in nearside rear tyre (not repairable)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside side repeater cracked

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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WD08 GYG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WD08 GYG, 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 WD08 GYG registered?

WD08 GYG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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