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GF08 DVK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,623 mi
Last recorded106,623 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 DVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 106,623 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 103,211 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 103,211 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 99,651 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 96,698 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jun 2022 92,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,735 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

nsr shock dust cover is insecure worn/aged piston stem is exposed

osf wing mirror indicator unit lens is damaged it is effecting emitted light but not over 50 percent

Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,451 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,479 miles

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance indicator lamp on mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,666 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 60,661 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,222 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS CHIPED

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 37,640 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,640 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,631 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,684 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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GF08 DVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GF08 DVK, 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 GF08 DVK registered?

GF08 DVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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