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GL08 DFG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,048 mi
Last recorded139,048 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,048 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 139,047 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK COVER SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 131,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 125,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 118,253 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 112,348 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 95,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 87,667 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 87,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 78,483 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 64,158 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)

Pass 30 May 2012 46,173 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 13 May 2011 21,552 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 DFG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DFG, 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 DFG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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