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WV08 GFK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,238 mi
Last recorded198,238 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 GFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 198,238 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sills corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 195,061 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 192,465 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 188,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 184,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 184,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 179,253 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 7 Nov 2019 170,761 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 7 Nov 2019 170,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 3 Aug 2018 150,871 miles

undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 3 Aug 2018 150,871 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 10 Aug 2017 131,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic under trays and engine covers fitted, unable to check certain items

Pass 20 Jun 2016 113,367 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 99,859 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 88,658 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,540 miles

windscreen has light scratching but not obscuring view

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,346 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres have cuts in tread. Rear quite bad but not deep enough to reach cords

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,761 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 39,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GFK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GFK, 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 GFK registered?

WV08 GFK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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