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GL08 YSG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,898 mi
Last recorded188,898 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 YSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 188,898 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 151,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 114,519 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 114,115 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 89,760 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 77,977 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,054 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 74,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,192 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 66,831 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,824 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,606 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,117 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,545 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,847 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,032 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,678 miles

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)

both rear tyre starting to show signs of saw toothing.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 36,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre starting to show signs of saw toothing.

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 YSG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

GL08 YSG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is GL08 YSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 YSG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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