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DU58 GAX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,927 mi
Last recorded181,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 GAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 181,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 164,403 miles

Exhaust system all corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Off and Nearside casing (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Off and Nearside RH and LH sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All of them from front to rear RH and LH sides (2.4.A.3)

Under trays are fitted so obscuring some undernearth components to be checked

Pass 24 Feb 2017 155,141 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 138,406 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not inspected due to child seat fitted.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 124,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 110,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 110,342 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 94,523 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,523 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,208 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 62,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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DU58 GAX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU58 GAX, 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 DU58 GAX registered?

DU58 GAX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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