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AG08 GXL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,794 mi
Last recorded94,794 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 GXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 94,794 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 94,377 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 89,791 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 88,137 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 85,567 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 81,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 78,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,349 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,473 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,086 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,220 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,955 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 44,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 39,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,405 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,273 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,876 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 22,587 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 GXL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

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

Is AG08 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 GXL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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