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GL08 DFA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

216,148 mi
Last recorded216,148 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 DFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 216,148 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 132,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 107,927 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 91,836 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 65,666 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 65,666 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter ? (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,990 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 27,570 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 19,299 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 13,707 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 DFA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DFA, 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 GL08 DFA registered?

GL08 DFA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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