MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,754 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7 yrs old 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7 yrs old 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm (195/65r15) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.3mm (195/65r15) (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Spare tyre defective flat ()
oil level below minimum
oil warning light on
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 195/65 15 ~2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 195/65 15 ~2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
n/s door mirror glass damaged
unable to see full condition of rear brake pads
undertrays
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
n/s door mirror glass damaged
unable to see full condition of rear brake pads
undertrays
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted to o/s/r seatbelt
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted to o/s/r seatbelt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres cracking on side walls
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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DG08 VRR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DG08 VRR, 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 DG08 VRR registered?
DG08 VRR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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