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GJ58 SXW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,513 mi
Last recorded65,513 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 SXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 65,513 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all

Pass 18 Jun 2025 61,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 55,885 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 53,343 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 50,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 49,038 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 46,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 43,397 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 43,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 40,015 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 36,780 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 33,027 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,554 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 24,474 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 20,780 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,516 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 SXW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol 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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

GJ58 SXW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ58 SXW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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