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WF08 CFN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,897 mi
Last recorded193,897 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 CFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 193,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 188,954 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 184,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 176,489 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 176,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 168,991 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to the front suspensions component and the rear suspensions component underside of the vehicle, but not seriously weakened, both sides

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 168,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to the front suspensions component and the rear suspensions component underside of the vehicle, but not seriously weakened, both sides

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 161,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 157,029 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 157,024 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 146,342 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 138,349 miles

Central Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 128,643 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf steering arm has slight play

Fail 24 Feb 2017 128,643 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre has a small cut to cord but not 25mm in length

osf steering arm has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2016 118,846 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,589 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

N/S/R tyre wearing inner edge

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/R seatbelt buckle case damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 94,895 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,881 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 81,881 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 67,990 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,254 miles

all tyres close limit

front pads low

rear pads low

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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WF08 CFN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc 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 WF08 CFN, 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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WF08 CFN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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