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AG08 GSO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,997 mi
Last recorded153,997 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 GSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 153,997 miles

Rear Under side suspension components slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2025 146,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 140,439 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 140,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 128,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 128,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 115,554 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2021 106,381 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 101,933 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 98,424 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 92,446 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 86,185 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,630 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 73,496 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,355 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,647 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 58,647 miles

Nearside 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 3 Jul 2012 113,078 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,323 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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AG08 GSO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AG08 GSO, 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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AG08 GSO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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