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GF08 ENJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,757 mi
Last recorded146,757 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 ENJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 146,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 146,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 138,958 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 138,954 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 126,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 113,777 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 113,777 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,804 miles

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

surface corrosion forming rear sub-frame/suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2021 105,092 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated near battery (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

surface corrosion forming rear subframes/suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,246 miles

both front suspension arm (rear ) bushes starting to crack/perish

rear subframe starting to corrode

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/perish

Fail 21 Oct 2020 99,246 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

both front suspension arm (rear ) bushes starting to crack/perish

rear subframe starting to corrode

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/perish

Pass 14 Oct 2019 90,716 miles

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to crack and perish

rear suspension bushes starting to crack and perish

Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,111 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 82,111 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,529 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,634 miles

front front tyres bald on inner edges of tread and on 3mm

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and on 2mm

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 44,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,138 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,850 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,556 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 20,535 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,317 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 112 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 ENJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ENJ, 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 ENJ registered?

GF08 ENJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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