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GJ58 FJN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,339 mi
Last recorded116,339 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 FJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 116,339 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 115,898 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 115,898 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 114,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 114,067 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 113,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,140 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 109,985 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 105,802 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 99,518 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,531 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,719 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,264 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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GJ58 FJN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 GJ58 FJN, 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 FJN registered?

GJ58 FJN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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