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GL08 DDF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

172,526 mi
Last recorded172,526 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 DDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 172,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 172,507 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 167,982 miles

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 166,331 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 157,961 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 152,709 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 137,484 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 124,756 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 124,756 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 119,103 miles

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

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

Front wiper rubbers beginning to split

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge plus a small cut (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 108,938 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 100,837 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 100,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 91,534 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 82,785 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,426 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,344 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,733 miles

front brake pads worn low.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,859 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,070 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,281 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,107 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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GL08 DDF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GL08 DDF, 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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GL08 DDF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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