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WV08 GFJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

253,216 mi
Last recorded253,216 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 GFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 253,216 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 243,173 miles

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

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 3 Jun 2020 235,577 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 225,068 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 216,545 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 208,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust coverdeteriated

Fail 30 May 2018 208,820 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust coverdeteriated

Pass 17 Nov 2017 198,435 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 19,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 191,052 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 191,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 183,056 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 183,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 174,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 154,623 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 154,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 144,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 11 May 2015 143,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 131,121 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 131,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 112,149 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,100 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 15 Apr 2011 72,776 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 GFJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GFJ, 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 WV08 GFJ registered?

WV08 GFJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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