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GL08 RHO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,495 mi
Last recorded161,495 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 161,495 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2026 161,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 161,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 151,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 151,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 144,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 138,178 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 138,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 129,052 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 127,153 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 116,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop is deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 116,764 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop is deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 105,242 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 93,968 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 93,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,565 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 82,565 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 72,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,608 miles

handbrake lever stiff in operation

Fail 4 Aug 2014 62,608 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake lever stiff in operation

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,393 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,743 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,924 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 RHO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RHO, 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 RHO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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