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SC08 GXH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,016 mi
Last recorded194,016 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 GXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 194,016 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 188,863 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 181,244 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 181,244 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low needs adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low needs adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 172,001 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 171,947 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 156,705 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 156,705 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 141,078 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 137,408 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 128,373 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 119,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 111,855 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 111,855 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,751 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,192 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,451 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,349 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,527 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,586 miles

Oil leak

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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SC08 GXH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC08 GXH, 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 SC08 GXH registered?

SC08 GXH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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