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WG08 ABO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,456 mi
Last recorded96,456 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 ABO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 96,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 94,088 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 94,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 89,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,494 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 79,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 76,842 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,937 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,805 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,253 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,816 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 66,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,914 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,966 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,445 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,636 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,500 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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WG08 ABO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WG08 ABO, 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 WG08 ABO registered?

WG08 ABO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 ABO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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