2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · WG57 EUJ
2008 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 170,219 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG57 EUJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 170,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG57 EUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Octavia (WG57 EUJ) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
WG57 EUJ Mileage History
- 28/09/2022136,742 mi
- 30/09/2023148,763 mi+12,021 mi
- 01/10/2024159,475 mi+10,712 mi
- 01/11/2025170,219 mi+10,744 mi
Average of roughly 10,823 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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The common pressure-sensor failure triggers ABS/ESP lights and is a classic Octavia Mk2 MOT fail item.
- DSG Mechatronic FailureSerious
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- Rear Suspension Bush WearModerate
The large rear bushes soften and split, giving the car a loose, slightly steer-from-the-rear feel.
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