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GJ58 CEF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,194 mi
Last recorded80,194 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 CEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,194 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 72,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,161 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,732 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,199 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 52,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,332 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GJ58 CEF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ58 CEF, 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 GJ58 CEF registered?

GJ58 CEF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is GJ58 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ58 CEF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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