MOT Status
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187,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring corroded
Nearside Front drive shaft gaiter deteriorated
Offside Front coil spring corroded
Rear vehicle structure corroded
Emissions too clean
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure corrosion
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded
Slight corrosion under body
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake pads wearing low
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear tyres worn unevenly
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J40 RAA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 J40 RAA, 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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J40 RAA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2008.
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