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GF08 JMV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,967 mi
Last recorded124,967 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 JMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 124,967 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 124,663 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 122,744 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,164 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 111,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,321 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 94,286 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,235 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,353 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall badly cracked

Rear shock bump stops split (both)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 79,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also badly worn on inner edge and sidewall cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall badly cracked

Rear shock bump stops split (both)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,089 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,312 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 41,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 29,072 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 JMV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

GF08 JMV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is GF08 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 JMV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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