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GL57 AWH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

95,268 mi
Last recorded95,268 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 AWH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 95,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front wing and outer sill at front corroded

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 9 Sep 2026 95,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front wing and outer sill at front corroded

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 29 Aug 2025 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour replace bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working replace bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replace bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

high level stop light not working

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 6 Sep 2024 91,974 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

high level stop light not working

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 7 Sep 2023 90,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edges (offside lower) (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 6 Sep 2023 90,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edges (offside lower) (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

high level stop light not working

rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 6 Sep 2022 89,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

high level stop light not working

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 1 Sep 2021 88,123 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 88,122 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,902 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

high level stop light not working

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,754 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

high level stoplight not working

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2019 85,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

high level stoplight not working

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,699 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2018 84,699 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,370 miles

high level stop lamp has one bulb out

under shields obstructing some testable items

Fail 30 Aug 2017 83,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop lamp has one bulb out

under shields obstructing some testable items

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,865 miles

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,980 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly damp

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2015 79,980 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly damp

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,106 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 4 Sep 2014 78,106 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2013 76,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,980 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 74,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,811 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,116 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 48,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 AWH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 AWH, 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 AWH registered?

GL57 AWH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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