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GF08 DVN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,731 mi
Last recorded202,731 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 DVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 202,731 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 179,092 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Jan 2016 179,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front number plate damaged

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Nov 2014 155,751 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 155,750 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 124,272 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 124,268 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner rod has slight play

Fail 25 Sep 2012 99,174 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner rod has slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,222 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 70,220 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 187,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear brake caliper damp

play in offside steering mechanism

power steering pipe above steering rack damp

Fail 9 Mar 2011 187,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear brake caliper damp

play in offside steering mechanism

power steering pipe above steering rack damp

Pass 24 Mar 2010 121,500 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,997 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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GF08 DVN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF08 DVN, 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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GF08 DVN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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