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GJ58 MXL

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,833 mi
Last recorded188,833 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 MXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 188,833 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 166,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 146,826 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 146,825 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 117,837 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged outer side wall

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 96,518 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,044 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,437 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 MXL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

GJ58 MXL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is GJ58 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ58 MXL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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