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GL08 RXC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

273,392 mi
Last recorded273,392 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 273,392 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 273,383 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 265,991 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 250,739 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 214,295 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 190,876 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2014 170,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 170,819 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 170,334 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 145,430 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 104,923 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,163 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Oct 2008 17,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 RXC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

GL08 RXC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is GL08 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 RXC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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