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GL08 YTR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,129 mi
Last recorded192,129 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 YTR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 192,129 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 179,628 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 163,810 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 163,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 149,171 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 130,844 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 116,820 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 116,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 99,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 99,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,661 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,239 miles

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 YTR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

GL08 YTR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is GL08 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 YTR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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