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GK08 ZNG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,243 mi
Last recorded138,243 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ZNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 138,243 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s/f and o/s/f (2.7.2a)

n/s/r seatbelt full operation not checked as child seat is fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 137,881 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s/f and o/s/f (2.7.2a)

n/s/r seatbelt full operation not checked as child seat is fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 122,076 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Offside Front slight bind to o/s/f brake

Offside Rear wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,518 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,864 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 97,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,841 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 90,752 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,043 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,106 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,229 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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GK08 ZNG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

GK08 ZNG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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