2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · CU08 GXA
2008 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 183,308 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU08 GXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 183,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU08 GXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Octavia (CU08 GXA) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
CU08 GXA Mileage History
- 19/08/2022151,185 mi
- 03/08/2023166,533 mi+15,348 mi
- 03/08/2023166,533 mi
- 23/08/2024183,287 mi+16,754 mi
- 23/08/2024183,308 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 15,959 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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