MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front top strut mount bearing slightly rough
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
slight roughness in nearside front suspension top strut bearing
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
slight roughness in nearside front suspension top strut bearing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn unevenly
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn unevenly
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both outer body sills corroded
offside rear light unit cracked
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all pads getting low
n/s/f tyre at 2mm
all pads getting low
n/s/f tyre at 2mm
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
o.s.r tyre worn low on inner edge
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GK08 WTU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 GK08 WTU, 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 WTU registered?
GK08 WTU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2008.
Is GK08 WTU safe to buy?
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