MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishobone, but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishobone, but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2224/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside front and offside rear brake slight bind
Offside Front tyre low on tread
Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside rear tyre worn uneven slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front disc[s] wearing thin
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
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GL57 TMZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 GL57 TMZ, 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 GL57 TMZ registered?
GL57 TMZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2008.
Is GL57 TMZ safe to buy?
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