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WU08 ZYG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,677 mi
Last recorded87,677 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 ZYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 87,677 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 80,123 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Repair as soon as possible (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre more than10 years old - dated 2008

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Fog lamp switch stiff - replace as soon as possible

Front Both front tyres excessive wear on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2023 80,113 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed Found door handle siezed - unseized with wd40 (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Repair as soon as possible (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre more than10 years old - dated 2008

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Fog lamp switch stiff - replace as soon as possible

Front Both front tyres excessive wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2021 80,032 miles

Rear bumper taped up to hide sharp edge

Fail 23 Nov 2021 80,032 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction Due to Flat battery - new battery fitted (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper taped up to hide sharp edge

Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,937 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,636 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 67,636 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 62,890 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 62,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 57,445 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 57,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,751 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)

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 44,940 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,417 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,099 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing thin inside edges 2.mm

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,839 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 24,839 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,716 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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WU08 ZYG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU08 ZYG, 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 WU08 ZYG registered?

WU08 ZYG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WU08 ZYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 ZYG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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