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DG08 GLF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,220 mi
Last recorded68,220 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 GLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 68,220 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension arms are corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2026 86,216 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Over heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension arms are corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 67,010 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 65,991 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very pitted on inside surface of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle and rear suspension and subframes have surface corrosion on them

Fail 11 Mar 2024 65,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very pitted on inside surface of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle and rear suspension and subframes have surface corrosion on them

Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very piitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,437 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 63,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2020 62,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 62,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 61,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 69,880 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,672 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 48,509 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,985 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,176 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,816 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,730 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 GLF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

DG08 GLF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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