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WL08 EMF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

192,555 mi
Last recorded192,555 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 EMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 192,555 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2026 191,987 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 178,331 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 168,445 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 168,109 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 159,794 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 141,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 115,474 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 108,463 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 108,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,734 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 72,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 72,046 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 59,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Part of offside tail light in-op

Rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 35,199 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 27,152 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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WL08 EMF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WL08 EMF, 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 WL08 EMF registered?

WL08 EMF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is WL08 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 EMF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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