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GJ08 PFA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 PFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 74,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,198 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 63,918 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 63,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,193 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,707 miles

Nearside Front lower arm,rear bush worn with slight play

Nearside Front shock wet

Offside Front lower arm,rear bush in poor condition

front tyres wearing low

Pass 3 May 2018 48,967 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 43,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,442 miles

front disc's-inner face-worn with lips

front tyre's wearing on edge

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,061 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,028 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 8,573 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,161 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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GJ08 PFA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA registered?

GJ08 PFA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 PFA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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