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WF58 EBG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,919 mi
Last recorded144,919 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 EBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 144,919 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 136,785 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,756 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 112,133 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 105,359 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,728 miles

centre stop lamp dim

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover splitting

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,644 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 90,644 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,367 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 69,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush becoming partially unbonded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 61,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 52,028 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,564 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 35,001 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 28,721 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,286 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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WF58 EBG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WF58 EBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF58 EBG registered?

WF58 EBG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is WF58 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF58 EBG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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