MOT Status
ValidMileage
200,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake warning indicator light on
engine oil level low (on min)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear inner tyre tread worn bald
chip in n/s windscreen
inner tread worn on o/s/r tyre
plastic shields fitted under vehicle obscuring view
chip in n/s windscreen
o/s/r indicator bulb faded
object more than 40mm in drivers view area of windscreen (removed)
plastic shields fitted under vehicle obscuring view
Both rear shock absorbers top cover is insecure
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chip in n/s windscreen.
engine oil level below (min) topped up to carry out emissions test.
plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear preventing view for inspection.
topped up engine oil level.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL08 YSW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?
GL08 YSW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2008.
Is GL08 YSW safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL08 YSW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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