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GD08 HNV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,120 mi
Last recorded148,120 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 HNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 148,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front sill damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2017 148,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front sill damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2016 122,854 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 122,854 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 120,909 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 120,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 104,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 104,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 85,848 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,242 miles

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

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

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

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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GD08 HNV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GD08 HNV, 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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GD08 HNV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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