SKODA OCTAVIA GL08XRE has 18 MOTs

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This 2008 SKODA OCTAVIA has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 160,795 miles 7 months ago on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 14:58.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Friday 23rd October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

GL08XRE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 2026160,795 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Black Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 2025160,790 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Default Limit Of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Black Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 202423RD OCTOBER 2025150,611 MI
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 2024150,611 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 202323RD OCTOBER 2024143,958 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded
FAILED4TH OCTOBER 2023143,958 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 202223RD OCTOBER 2023139,107 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20208TH SEPTEMBER 2021135,368 MI
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 2020135,368 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20198TH SEPTEMBER 2020128,957 MI
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201819TH OCTOBER 2019119,073 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201723RD FEBRUARY 2018114,796 MI
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201623RD FEBRUARY 201799,489 MI
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 201523RD FEBRUARY 201680,858 MI
FAILED23RD FEBRUARY 201580,858 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
PASSED4TH JULY 20132ND AUGUST 201473,365 MI
PASSED20TH JULY 20122ND AUGUST 201361,552 MI
PASSED29TH JULY 20112ND AUGUST 201248,948 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Obscured But Not More Than 50% (1.4.a.2d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GL08XRE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

GL08XRE MOT Comments

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GL08XRE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 160,795 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,459 miles

GL08XRE FAQs

This Skoda Octavia with registration GL08XRE was manufactured on Saturday 2nd August 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 160,795 miles, so this Skoda has travelled an average of 9,459 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Skoda Octavia beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GL08XRE has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Skoda Octavia has had 19 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Skoda Octavia is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does GL08XRE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 GL08XRE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GL08XRE Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 GL08XRE does have Tax. Read more

When does GL08XRE Tax expire?

The current Tax for GL08XRE will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GL08XRE MOT expire?

The current MOT for GL08XRE will expire in 5 months on Friday 23rd October 2026. Read more

When did GL08XRE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GL08XRE was on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 14:58. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GL08XRE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for GL08XRE we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GL08XRE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for GL08XRE we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GL08XRE?

GL08XRE is registered as a 2008 Skoda Octavia. Read more

How many miles has GL08XRE done?

The odometer reading for GL08XRE at the last MOT in October 2025 was 160,795 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,459 miles per year. Read more

How old is GL08XRE?

The vehicle GL08XRE was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 2nd August 2008. Read more

What colour is GL08XRE?

The official colour of GL08XRE is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GL08XRE have?

GL08XRE has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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