CarVerify

Free Car Check

WV08 GDU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,477 mi
Last recorded108,477 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 GDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 108,477 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2021 105,105 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,314 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative left hand side (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

floor under trays fitted components cant be seen

o/s front head light levelling device not checked head lamp in/op

Fail 29 Sep 2020 101,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative left hand side (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

floor under trays fitted components cant be seen

o/s front head light levelling device not checked head lamp in/op

Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,174 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,840 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 89,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 75,322 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% dirty lens (1.4.A.2d)

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 75,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% dirty lens (1.4.A.2d)

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 23 Aug 2016 60,633 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 60,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,726 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 40,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 30,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 26,370 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,338 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WV08 GDU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV08 GDU, 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

How do I check the history of WV08 GDU?

You can check the full history of WV08 GDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WV08 GDU registered?

WV08 GDU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WV08 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 GDU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV08 GDU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WV08 GDU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.