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GD08 SZZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

295,936 mi
Last recorded295,936 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 SZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 295,936 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 295,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 264,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 262,908 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 222,394 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 188,373 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 155,868 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 136,443 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 131,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 116,496 miles

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 SZZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZZ, 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 GD08 SZZ registered?

GD08 SZZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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