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WG08 VPO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,426 mi
Last recorded83,426 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 VPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 83,426 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 79,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,204 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 21 Jun 2023 70,883 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 70,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 67,560 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 67,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 63,764 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable Bot sides (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,895 miles

All tyres show signs of perishing in the tread. And both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Coolant low

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nail in OSR tyre

Slight play detected in both inner steering arms

Fail 25 Oct 2016 47,895 miles

All tyres show signs of perishing in the tread. And both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Coolant low

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nail in OSR tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play detected in both inner steering arms

Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,729 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Front discs below minimum thickness 18mm v 19mm

Slight play to both inner steering arms

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,574 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,237 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing to inner edges

nearside front tyre cut in tread area

rear tyres show patchy wear to inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,524 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,133 miles

Offside front tyre starting to get low in places

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 VPO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

WG08 VPO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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