MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside headlight misting
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside headlight misting
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt outer plastic case missing
Offside Front Fog light not working
Offside Rear lens broken
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt outer plastic case missing
Offside Front Fog light not working
Offside Rear lens broken
Nearside Rear seat belt catch cover missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear seat belt catch cover missing
Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside light unit broken and will show white light when brake light bulb is fitted
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
wipers worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all tyres on 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm
nearside front tyre outer wall perished
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
offside front tyre outer wall perished
offside front tyre wearing on edges
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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GL08 XPT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 XPT, 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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GL08 XPT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2008.
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