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GL08 YSF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,530 mi
Last recorded148,530 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 148,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 148,530 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 145,014 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 141,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 138,159 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 133,822 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 133,822 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 130,441 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 129,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 122,418 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 110,823 miles

both front tyres & n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2017 98,596 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,992 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,746 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 60,313 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,797 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 30,797 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,228 miles

offside rear light unit cracked but not showing white light

Fail 20 Jun 2012 43,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

offside rear light unit cracked but not showing white light

Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,518 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

Handbrake is stiff to operate. Its as if cables are sticky or it has a siezed pivot. Recomend it is looked at

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 YSF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YSF, 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 YSF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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