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PF08 GFY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,507 mi
Last recorded158,507 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 GFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 158,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 156,540 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 139,793 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 117,145 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,953 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 108,487 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 101,262 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,968 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,421 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 83,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,728 miles

front brake application uneven, slow on the nearside

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,593 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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PF08 GFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PF08 GFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF08 GFY registered?

PF08 GFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PF08 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF08 GFY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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