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AG08 GWL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,561 mi
Last recorded71,561 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 GWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 71,561 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 71,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 70,631 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,593 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 69,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 67,295 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 64,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,576 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 59,576 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,188 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,036 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,761 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 48,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,357 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 34,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (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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AG08 GWL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

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

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The MOT history for AG08 GWL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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