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GF58 JZV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,251 mi
Last recorded77,251 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 JZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 77,251 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 67,755 miles

advise surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 7 May 2025 67,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 14 May 2024 67,509 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2023 67,231 miles

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

under body and suspension components various stages corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2022 67,218 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 67,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake discs , surface corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,842 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake bind

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,511 miles

advise both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

advise both front tyres perished and worn on both edges

Fail 23 Oct 2018 65,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

advise both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

advise both front tyres perished and worn on both edges

Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,625 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,275 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 55,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 46,354 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,893 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GF58 JZV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GF58 JZV, 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 GF58 JZV registered?

GF58 JZV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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