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DG08 GKN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,544 mi
Last recorded121,544 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 GKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 121,544 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 101,214 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 97,415 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 93,088 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 86,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 82,194 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 80,482 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,420 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 63,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,516 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 53,404 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,121 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,493 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,562 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,596 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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DG08 GKN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DG08 GKN, 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 DG08 GKN registered?

DG08 GKN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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