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GL08 YSW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,652 mi
Last recorded200,652 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 YSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 200,652 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 182,648 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 182,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 165,135 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 149,394 miles

brake warning indicator light on

engine oil level low (on min)

Pass 8 Nov 2021 132,584 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 116,325 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 116,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear inner tyre tread worn bald

Pass 13 Jun 2019 105,239 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 95,457 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 86,274 miles

chip in n/s windscreen

inner tread worn on o/s/r tyre

plastic shields fitted under vehicle obscuring view

Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,191 miles

chip in n/s windscreen

o/s/r indicator bulb faded

object more than 40mm in drivers view area of windscreen (removed)

plastic shields fitted under vehicle obscuring view

Pass 28 May 2015 65,823 miles

Both rear shock absorbers top cover is insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,163 miles

chip in n/s windscreen.

engine oil level below (min) topped up to carry out emissions test.

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear preventing view for inspection.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,502 miles

topped up engine oil level.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,714 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 35,272 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jun 2011 35,272 miles

Nearside Rear 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 YSW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

GL08 YSW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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The MOT history for GL08 YSW 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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