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GN08 EGD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,304 mi
Last recorded178,304 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 EGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 178,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front seatbelt fraying

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight aims on lower limit-headlights wont adjust

Fail 16 Oct 2019 178,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front seatbelt fraying

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight aims on lower limit-headlights wont adjust

Pass 26 Oct 2018 169,855 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn low on edges and cracking on sidewalls

Fail 26 Oct 2018 169,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn low on edges and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 1 Nov 2017 162,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed out on outer edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbed out on inner edge

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine check light on

Fail 1 Nov 2017 162,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed out on outer edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbed out on inner edge

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine check light on

Pass 31 Oct 2016 153,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine check light on

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 153,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine check light on

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 148,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

altered interior headlight adjuster to recheck lights

child seat in o/s/r preventing a full inspection of adult belt

engine check light on

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 142,252 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 30 Oct 2013 134,748 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 124,384 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 117,415 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 113,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GN08 EGD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN08 EGD, 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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GN08 EGD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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