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WF58 SHV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,423 mi
Last recorded133,423 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 SHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 133,423 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 120,249 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 110,046 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,845 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 92,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,127 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 82,651 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 82,651 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,460 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 66,534 miles

both front bottom suspension arm bushes perishing

both rear tyres 3mm inner

nearside front antiroll bar link ball joint dust cover perishing

nearside front bottom suspension arm ball joint dust cover perishing

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2016 60,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is starting to brake apart (strong advise) (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre has cut on tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 14 Nov 2015 55,751 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,623 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,510 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,640 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 16,870 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 SHV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 SHV, 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 WF58 SHV registered?

WF58 SHV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is WF58 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF58 SHV 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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