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GL57 TNK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,366 mi
Last recorded134,366 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 134,366 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 134,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 123,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 114,072 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 102,825 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,973 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 76,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,139 miles

age cracks in both rear tyres sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,130 miles

rear tyres deteriorated slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,709 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,559 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,220 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,722 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,391 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TNK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK registered?

GL57 TNK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is GL57 TNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 TNK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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