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GJ58 YSB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,782 mi
Last recorded153,782 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 153,782 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 153,781 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 140,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 130,602 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 113,183 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 94,664 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 82,969 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 82,967 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 75,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,358 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges . offside rear tyre worn on inner edge . nearside rear worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 May 2017 65,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 / 40 / 18 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/ rear tyre is slightly out of shape

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 20 May 2016 61,098 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

under trays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 6 Jun 2015 56,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/R tyre has deep cut on side wall

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on sidewall of n/s/r tyre no cord showing

tyre presure light on dash - nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 May 2013 47,047 miles

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

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

no emissions print out due to low emissions

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,278 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,673 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 YSB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YSB, 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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GJ58 YSB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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