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GV08 HWW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,427 mi
Last recorded163,427 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 163,427 miles

Nearside Front head light loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2022 161,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 155,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light cracked and taped

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2020 152,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 146,232 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 146,232 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar fractured both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2018 130,525 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 119,445 miles

Nearside mirror indicator slightly damaged

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 119,445 miles

Nearside mirror indicator slightly damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 98,945 miles

Front 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 1 Apr 2015 86,710 miles

off side door mirror repeater in poor condition/deterioated and only just visable at a reasonable distance

windscreen damaged to the limit of zone (A).

Fail 31 Mar 2015 86,706 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge of tread.

nearside rear tyre badly worn to limit on inner edge oef tread.

off side door mirror repeater in poor condition/deterioated and only just visable at a reasonable distance

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

offside rear tyre badly worn to limit on inner egde of tread.

windscreen damaged to the limit of zone (A).

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush worn to the limits.

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on tread.

Rear brake discs are worn.

Rear brake pads are wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,120 miles

1x nearside rear side lightnot working

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 49,120 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1x nearside rear side lightnot working

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,080 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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GV08 HWW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV08 HWW, 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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GV08 HWW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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