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ET08 GVK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

208,577 mi
Last recorded208,577 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 GVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 208,577 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 182,158 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear shocker covers lose but secure

Fail 21 Aug 2017 182,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear shocker covers lose but secure

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Aug 2016 164,190 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 164,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 142,049 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 142,048 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 123,375 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 109,114 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 109,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 85,673 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,673 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,266 miles

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

full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufactureres underbody shields

park brake lever operation stiff

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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ET08 GVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ET08 GVK, 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 ET08 GVK registered?

ET08 GVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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