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GL08 RXD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,125 mi
Last recorded108,125 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 RXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 108,125 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 97,013 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 86,554 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 76,738 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 54,826 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 48,487 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 48,487 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 44,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2019 44,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,689 miles

All four tyres inner threads perished

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,840 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,276 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,163 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,387 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 15,808 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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 RXD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL08 RXD registered?

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

Is GL08 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 RXD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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