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GK08 NUC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,581 mi
Last recorded126,581 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 NUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 126,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2021 113,147 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,612 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 92,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 81,537 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,646 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 70,646 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,059 miles

both rear tyres have wear to inner edges

offside front tyre has wear to inner edge and starting to split around outer wall

Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,723 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,963 miles

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

o/s rear second side light bulb not working

Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,212 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 35,296 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,696 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,315 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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GK08 NUC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GK08 NUC, 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 GK08 NUC registered?

GK08 NUC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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