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WV08 GEY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,737 mi
Last recorded130,737 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 GEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,737 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 130,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,673 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet prop plastic STAY is missing!

both rear shock absorber OUTER COVER/BUMP STOPS are detached/deteriorated.

engine lower cover/under tray is missing 3 fasteners!

Pass 6 Mar 2018 108,878 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 108,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,943 miles

nearside rear shock absorber COVER is detached/deteriorated!

Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,340 miles

engine oil level is close to minimum! advise top up or service

Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level is close to minimum! advise top up or service

Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,468 miles

front brake disc`s worn.

rear tyres worn inner tread below 1.6mm.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,928 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,869 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 15,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,886 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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WV08 GEY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GEY, 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 WV08 GEY registered?

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

Is WV08 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 GEY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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