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GL57 PBZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,089 mi
Last recorded196,089 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 PBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 196,089 miles

damage to plastic underguard and floor area

Fail 2 Feb 2015 196,089 miles

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

damage to plastic underguard and floor area

Fail 21 Jan 2014 195,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 195,323 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 159,097 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 130,536 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 20 Jan 2011 106,312 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 PBZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc 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 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

GL57 PBZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is GL57 PBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 PBZ 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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