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WG08 ZLZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,535 mi
Last recorded147,535 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 ZLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 147,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 142,372 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 135,516 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 135,516 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 118,026 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension compartment rusty corroded

cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Jun 2022 118,026 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension compartment rusty corroded

cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2021 108,864 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 16 Jan 2021 108,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,905 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2019 103,872 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.00 Actual 1.98 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 103,787 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.00 Actual 1.98 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 92,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter cracking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 82,976 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm and bald on edges 205/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 205/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge 205/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,611 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres badly stepped on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,562 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,886 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Fail 9 Jul 2013 45,886 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,416 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,655 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 ZLZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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