MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishborn bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishborn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake calliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishborn bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishborn (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing
both front tyres on 3mm 205/60/15V
front registration plate damaged
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GL08 XPV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?
GL08 XPV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 August 2008.
Is GL08 XPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL08 XPV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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