MOT Status
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144,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Handbrake lever travel
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Handbrake lever travel
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm INSIDE EDGE. REPLACE ASAP. 205/55 16. (TRACKING) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light IN MIRROR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm REPLACE ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front X2 WIPERS POOR
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND STARTING TO MISSHAPE INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre AND PERISHED
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre damage to sidewall not to cords
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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GL57 YKF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 YKF, 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 YKF registered?
GL57 YKF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2008.
Is GL57 YKF safe to buy?
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