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GJ08 ZKB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,265 mi
Last recorded67,265 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 ZKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 67,265 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear all rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all other front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 63,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 59,259 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 54,789 miles

both front tyres perishing and split

Pass 11 May 2017 50,999 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 46,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 42,810 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 37,668 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 14 May 2013 32,542 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 26,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,311 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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GJ08 ZKB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GJ08 ZKB, 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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GJ08 ZKB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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