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GR08 BXF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,617 mi
Last recorded67,617 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 BXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 67,617 miles

Brake warning lamp warning illuminated amber on dash (Fluid level ok)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished and cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 66,174 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated amber

Fail 1 Sep 2025 66,174 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated amber

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 64,869 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 64,869 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,279 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 61,700 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,779 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 58,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 56,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,508 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,573 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,891 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre stating to crack between treads

Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,373 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,055 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,882 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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GR08 BXF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 GR08 BXF, 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 GR08 BXF registered?

GR08 BXF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is GR08 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR08 BXF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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