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WV08 WVJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,138 mi
Last recorded110,138 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 110,138 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 103,756 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 96,399 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 96,358 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 87,708 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 87,708 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,593 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 78,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 70,923 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges both slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 70,923 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working fitted inside wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges both slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,948 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,921 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 45,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 41,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,046 miles

rear tyres wearing edges, 3mm and cracking up.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,443 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,399 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 WVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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