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RA58 GMV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,495 mi
Last recorded82,495 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA58 GMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 82,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 82,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 78,019 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 72,259 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 66,454 miles

Nearside Inner cv boot has a minor leak of grease

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 61,228 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 61,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 56,311 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 53,603 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 48,142 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 45,576 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,291 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,985 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre scrubbed bald on outer edge

slight grease loss from nearside inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 6 Nov 2014 34,825 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside side repeater lamp damaged

offside rear bump stop slightly perished

slight grease loss nearside inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 11 Nov 2013 28,696 miles

slight grease loss from nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,880 miles

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

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

slight grease loss from n/s inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 25 Oct 2011 15,909 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 15,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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RA58 GMV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RA58 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 RA58 GMV registered?

RA58 GMV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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