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GL08 XRF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,083 mi
Last recorded159,083 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 159,083 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 153,905 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 149,212 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 149,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 134,089 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 23 Jun 2018 115,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 10 Jun 2017 95,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,376 miles

Front Inner discs badly corrodded

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Fail 24 Jun 2016 85,376 miles

Front Inner discs badly corrodded

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 66,687 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,549 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,595 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 37,283 miles

Offside 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)

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 XRF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

GL08 XRF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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