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WG57 ZRP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,800 mi
Last recorded147,800 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 ZRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 147,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 140,609 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 130,656 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 119,478 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,393 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 101,036 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,033 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 91,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 82,098 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 82,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,837 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,326 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,070 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,123 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 28,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,121 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 21,120 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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WG57 ZRP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WG57 ZRP, 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 WG57 ZRP registered?

WG57 ZRP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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The MOT history for WG57 ZRP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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