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GJ58 MXV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

190,597 mi
Last recorded190,597 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 MXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 190,597 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2025 188,959 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front wishbone rear bushes part of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension components have extensive surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2024 175,238 miles

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2023 171,466 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 162,399 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 155,568 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 150,165 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 143,497 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 135,656 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2017 123,143 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 107,889 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 92,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2014 77,187 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,910 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 61,905 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,088 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,855 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 MXV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

GJ58 MXV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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