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GL57 YKF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,267 mi
Last recorded144,267 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 YKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 144,267 miles

Handbrake lever travel

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 144,267 miles

Handbrake lever travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 135,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 134,074 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 132,867 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 131,518 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 128,950 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 126,286 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,276 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 115,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm INSIDE EDGE. REPLACE ASAP. 205/55 16. (TRACKING) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light IN MIRROR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm REPLACE ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,873 miles

Front X2 WIPERS POOR

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND STARTING TO MISSHAPE INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre AND PERISHED

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,508 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,682 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 51,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 23,046 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damage to sidewall not to cords

Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,798 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 YKF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YKF, 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 YKF registered?

GL57 YKF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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