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WP08 LDU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

109,732 mi
Last recorded109,732 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 LDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 109,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 103,051 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,168 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 95,997 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 92,736 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 85,789 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,180 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 84,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,825 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,911 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,116 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall generally worn and cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2016 57,452 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed locking unit (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,835 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,204 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,061 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 35,780 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,422 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 27,453 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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WP08 LDU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WP08 LDU, 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 WP08 LDU registered?

WP08 LDU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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