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GL57 AVZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,335 mi
Last recorded137,335 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 AVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 137,335 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 137,335 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 129,082 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 128,555 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 128,554 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 128,554 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 99,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

nearside rear rubber bumpstop slightly deteriorated

offside front rubber bumpstop slightly deteroirated

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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GL57 AVZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL57 AVZ, 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 GL57 AVZ registered?

GL57 AVZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is GL57 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 AVZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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