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GR08 GVO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

263,688 mi
Last recorded263,688 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 GVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 263,688 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 188,005 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 187,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 134,955 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 134,538 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,074 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,538 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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GR08 GVO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GR08 GVO, 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 GR08 GVO registered?

GR08 GVO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2008.

Is GR08 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR08 GVO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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