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WR58 VGZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,989 mi
Last recorded104,989 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 VGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2026 104,989 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 100,164 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 96,334 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 93,454 miles

Nearside Front cv starting to wear

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,180 miles

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

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 21 Sep 2021 88,179 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,006 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 79,169 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,933 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,636 miles

all four indicators faded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,483 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,682 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,295 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)

engine oil level low

headlight switch insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,353 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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WR58 VGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WR58 VGZ, 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 WR58 VGZ registered?

WR58 VGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is WR58 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR58 VGZ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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