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GJ08 AOP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,438 mi
Last recorded139,438 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 AOP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 139,438 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 139,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 133,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 126,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 116,507 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 116,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,425 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,909 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,657 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,400 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 54,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GJ08 AOP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ08 AOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ08 AOP registered?

GJ08 AOP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is GJ08 AOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 AOP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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