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WG08 VPK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,822 mi
Last recorded138,822 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 VPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 138,822 miles

slight exhaust blow

underside rusty

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 16 Jul 2025 118,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 111,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 106,719 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 106,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,271 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Maybe to excess..? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 100,271 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Maybe to excess..? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 94,607 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 94,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 91,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 82,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section poor (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet stay clip in bracket broken.....

oil level low

Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,155 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,850 miles

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder/sidewall defect/damage with closer inspection maybe to excess.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 54,959 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 54,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge almost to cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,118 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,292 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,403 miles

N/s/r tyre cracking

O/s/r tyre cracking

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,779 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,746 miles

Spare tyre defective

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 VPK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VPK, 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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WG08 VPK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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