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GL57 AXD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,324 mi
Last recorded126,324 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 AXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 126,324 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 126,324 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 123,940 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 123,938 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,230 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Oct 2017 117,396 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 113,812 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 109,760 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 100,784 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 89,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,026 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,530 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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GL57 AXD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL57 AXD, 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 AXD registered?

GL57 AXD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is GL57 AXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 AXD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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