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GN08 OUM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

266,538 mi
Last recorded266,538 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 OUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 266,538 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 266,523 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad w/l wire broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

turbo boost pipe blowing

Pass 2 Feb 2022 256,753 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

o/s B pillar trim insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2020 239,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 232,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4k/6k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2018 224,005 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 208,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Oil leak of engine---turbo boost pipe rubber elbow ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 196,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 196,434 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 180,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 180,881 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 156,885 miles

front brake pads just on legal limit

Pass 4 May 2013 135,773 miles

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 OUM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GN08 OUM, 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 OUM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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