MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
BONNET STAY CLIP MISSING
NEAR SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER MISSING
OFF SIDEV REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER BROKEN
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
REAR SEATS MISSING BUT SEAT BELTS ARE PRESENT AND ALL WORKING
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
BONNET STAY CLIP MISSING
NEAR SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER MISSING
OFF SIDEV REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER BROKEN
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
REAR SEATS MISSING BUT SEAT BELTS ARE PRESENT AND ALL WORKING
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
NEAR SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IN VERY POOR CONDITION
Front BRAKE DISC`S WORN OUT
Bonnet stay support bracket missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear 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)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Bonnet stay support bracket missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear 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)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower position lamp not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear nail in tyre tread
Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose
Offside headlamp loose
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose
Offside headlamp loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
n/s/r and o/s/r brakes slightly stuck on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/r and o/s/r brakes slightly stuck on
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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PL57 GFJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 PL57 GFJ, 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 PL57 GFJ registered?
PL57 GFJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2008.
Is PL57 GFJ safe to buy?
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