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WG08 GBU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,179 mi
Last recorded132,179 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 GBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 132,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension component. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 132,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension component. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 127,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and wear

both front tyres wearing on edges and cuts in tread

both rear shock absorbers are weak

near side rear brake is binding

slight cuts in both rear tyres tread

Pass 16 Jul 2020 125,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres cracked between treads

Pass 23 Jul 2019 120,737 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 120,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 113,842 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

off side rear tyre is getting low on tread allso slight cuts in tread has well

Pass 3 Jul 2017 105,912 miles

off side front tyre is getting low on tread

off side rear tyre is getting low on tread slight cuts in tread has well

Pass 15 Jul 2016 98,441 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 98,438 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,729 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,307 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,372 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,509 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,279 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 GBU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU registered?

WG08 GBU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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