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AG08 GVN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,923 mi
Last recorded99,923 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 99,923 miles

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

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

Rear Rear subframe and coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2025 98,759 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 94,453 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,962 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 90,941 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,440 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,060 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,675 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 77,853 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,137 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 71,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,529 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,457 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 59,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,620 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,624 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and perishing in tread pattern

Fail 15 Oct 2013 48,624 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)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and perishing in tread pattern

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,615 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 14,362 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 GVN 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 81%.

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 GVN, 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 AG08 GVN registered?

AG08 GVN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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