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GL08 YSH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,869 mi
Last recorded155,869 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 YSH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 155,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 155,868 miles

Brake performance not tested Drive line fault not allowing free rotation on rear (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail Burst,leaking oil, no damping effort (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 149,274 miles

body covers fitted to the underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 14 May 2021 149,274 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

body covers fitted to the underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2020 144,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 134,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 125,532 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,038 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes cracking/splitting o/s & n/s

Front tyres wearing on edges & approaching wear bars o/s & n/s

Outer c/v boot at n/s cracking/splitting

Rear tyres perishing/cracking on inner walls & wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 101,763 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,718 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,492 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,874 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YSH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YSH, 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 YSH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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