MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front drop link rubber perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyre treads on 2.0mm
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
slight leak from o/s/f shock absorber
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear bumper protuding form side of vehicle not sharp edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear bumper protuding form side of vehicle not sharp edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).
condition of parking brake operation .
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).
condition of parking brake operation .
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU08 HWE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 GU08 HWE, 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 GU08 HWE registered?
GU08 HWE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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