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GL08 CUY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,291 mi
Last recorded172,291 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 CUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 172,291 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Dec 2021 164,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 157,766 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 157,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge - DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN UNEVEN - ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge -DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 138,766 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link lower bush deteriorating

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,656 miles

Both front shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

Front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner face

Nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link lower bush deteriorating

Nearside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Offside front outer brake pad worn low

Stone chip in windscreen

Undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 97,754 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar drop link lower bushes deteriorating

Undertray fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 97,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Both rear anti-roll bar drop link lower bushes deteriorating

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,679 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,954 miles

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre age cracking / nail in tread / 6years old

tracking out over slip plate

Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,730 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,655 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 9,263 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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GL08 CUY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL08 CUY, 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 GL08 CUY registered?

GL08 CUY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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