MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Outer drive shaft c.v. gaiter deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp deteriorated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer drive shaft c.v. gaiter deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel filter damp, no apparent leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
fuel filter damp, no apparent leak
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement big bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake disc inner faces deteriorated
offside rear tyre inner edge wearing unevenly
All brake discs starting to corrode
Rear bump stops perished
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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GL08 XPN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 GL08 XPN, 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 XPN registered?
GL08 XPN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2008.
Is GL08 XPN safe to buy?
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