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GF58 UPC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,313 mi
Last recorded182,313 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 UPC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 182,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 168,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracking not yet split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot cracking not yet split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 154,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 138,031 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 125,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops worn slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2021 120,033 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 120,029 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in centre (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 114,110 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 114,105 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 105,395 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 105,390 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 94,178 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock dust covers are insecure exposing piston stems

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2018 94,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre stepping o inner edge and worn uneven split/cut/separation hard to tell exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock dust covers are insecure exposing piston stems

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,750 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulder

non obligatory additional stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Jun 2017 80,750 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulder

non obligatory additional stop lamp not working

Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,253 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 62,453 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 50,461 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,158 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,954 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 16 Nov 2011 26,608 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low

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 UPC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GF58 UPC, 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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GF58 UPC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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