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GU58 AVR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,648 mi
Last recorded102,648 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 AVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 102,648 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective slight play in bush

Fail 7 Sep 2026 102,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective slight play in bush

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 94,732 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 94,725 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 92,099 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

near side number plate lamp very dull

Pass 10 Sep 2021 89,164 miles

n/s/r side light lower bulb not working

o/s/f side repeater(in wing mirror housing) poor and half working

o/s/f wheel outer rim slightly damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,435 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 78,435 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,106 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 67,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 205/60 15 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 54,177 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted light damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 54,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted light damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to lightly smear across the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,335 miles

Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 3 Aug 2017 39,335 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area of the tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner portion of the tyre is void of tread (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE Nearside Rear tyre has slight undulation on the inner portion of the tread area when rotated by hand indicating the structure of the tyre may be starting to breakdown

Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,668 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 23 Aug 2013 13,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 9,297 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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GU58 AVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU58 AVR, 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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GU58 AVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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