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GIG 5108

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

206,976 mi
Last recorded206,976 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 5108
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 206,976 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 206,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 192,881 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 26 Sep 2022 186,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 175,661 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 172,691 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 165,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2018 155,973 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyres worn inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2017 146,078 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 146,078 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2016 134,799 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 124,170 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 114,917 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 103,625 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 103,625 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,115 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,639 miles

both front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

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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GIG 5108 is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GIG 5108, 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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GIG 5108 is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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