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WV08 GDX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,003 mi
Last recorded145,003 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 GDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 145,003 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 145,003 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 138,238 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 134,641 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust covers damaged

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 123,503 miles

Front exhaust hanger poor

Fail 30 May 2018 123,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust hanger poor

Pass 20 Feb 2017 108,786 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge also starting to deform

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,620 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

items removed from drivers view

Fail 3 Mar 2016 95,620 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,821 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wall has side wall damage

Fail 26 Feb 2015 87,820 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wall has side wall damage

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 80,658 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,261 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,029 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2012 66,029 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,096 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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WV08 GDX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WV08 GDX, 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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WV08 GDX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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