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MK58 GMV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,034 mi
Last recorded154,034 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 GMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 154,034 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 154,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 141,823 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 141,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 141,652 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 141,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front disc crodded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 130,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2021 120,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 120,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 110,914 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 105,329 miles

offside rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,426 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,975 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE REPEATER DAMAGED / DETERIORATED

REAR PADS LOW

Fail 17 Aug 2016 78,971 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE REPEATER DAMAGED / DETERIORATED

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,414 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,032 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,032 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 40,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,531 miles

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

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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MK58 GMV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MK58 GMV, 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 MK58 GMV registered?

MK58 GMV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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