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GJ08 ZJX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,511 mi
Last recorded123,511 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,511 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,247 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 114,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 112,081 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 101,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,368 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 93,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 79,626 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,145 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,137 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,087 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,696 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,751 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,570 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 36,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,817 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,330 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,322 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 138 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 ZJX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZJX, 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 GJ08 ZJX registered?

GJ08 ZJX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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