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GBB 680

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,943 mi
Last recorded149,943 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBB 680
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 149,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 139,788 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 139,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 130,030 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 117,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 105,413 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 97,127 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 92,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 76,130 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 62,271 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,974 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,996 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,780 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 47,780 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 40,681 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 4 Jan 2013 35,389 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 28,891 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 23,802 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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GBB 680 is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 GBB 680, 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 GBB 680 registered?

GBB 680 is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is GBB 680 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBB 680 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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