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GL57 YKS

2008 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 281,340 miles on the clock, averaging 16,788 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for no qualifying engine-specific faults documented for cbaa.

MOT & Mileage History for GL57 YKS

MOT Status
Due date passed
281,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
16,788

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading281,340 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year16,788
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL57 YKS 75k126k178k230k281k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage281,340 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage281,331 miles
Since last MOT+12,618 miles
PASS
Mileage268,713 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage268,710 miles
Since last MOT+3,902 miles
PASS
Mileage264,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage264,808 miles
Since last MOT+12,417 miles
PASS
Mileage252,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage252,391 miles
Since last MOT+37,638 miles
PASS
Mileage214,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage214,753 miles
Since last MOT+20,465 miles
PASS
Mileage194,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,590 miles
PASS
Mileage188,698 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,616 miles
Since last MOT+28,731 miles
PASS
Mileage159,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,885 miles
Since last MOT+35,481 miles
PASS
Mileage124,404 miles
Since last MOT+2,227 miles
PASS
Mileage122,177 miles
Since last MOT+16,571 miles
PASS
Mileage105,606 miles
Since last MOT+14,647 miles
PASS
Mileage90,959 miles
Since last MOT+9,566 miles
PASS
Mileage81,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,393 miles
Since last MOT+6,622 miles
PASS
Mileage74,771 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 YKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About GL57 YKS

What car is GL57 YKS?

GL57 YKS is a blue Skoda Octavia, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL57 YKS?

The last recorded mileage for GL57 YKS was 281,340 miles, recorded on 24 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL57 YKS passed its MOT?

GL57 YKS has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2023.

Is GL57 YKS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL57 YKS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GL57 YKS?

GL57 YKS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.