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PL57 GFO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,541 mi
Last recorded157,541 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 GFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 157,541 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 3 Dec 2024 152,342 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 3 Dec 2024 152,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,979 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 144,979 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 138,543 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 133,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,187 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 123,439 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 123,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,921 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,347 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 89,347 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 88,311 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,755 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,438 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 63,245 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,768 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,910 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 31,594 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,594 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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PL57 GFO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PL57 GFO, 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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PL57 GFO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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