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WN57 VGF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,343 mi
Last recorded68,343 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 VGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 68,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 68,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 64,306 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 64,306 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,577 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to tread bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2022 50,949 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 45,875 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 40,346 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 34,222 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 34,222 miles

Offside Side repeater missing Mirror also damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 28,112 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 28,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 26,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 24,982 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 24,982 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 23,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 22,408 miles

nearside front wiper blade insecure but still clears windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,072 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 19,626 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 6 Jan 2012 17,415 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 16,019 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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WN57 VGF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WN57 VGF, 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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WN57 VGF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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