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WG58 EMJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,011 mi
Last recorded117,011 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG58 EMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 117,011 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2026 117,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 111,040 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2024 108,638 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2024 108,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,622 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 108,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 105,682 miles

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

Front shock casing corroded both

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 101,723 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front shock casings corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,671 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 93,649 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,433 miles

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

both front shocks have corrosion to casing

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,553 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,229 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,787 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,468 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,086 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,630 miles

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

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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WG58 EMJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG58 EMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG58 EMJ registered?

WG58 EMJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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