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PL57 GFJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

216,866 mi
Last recorded216,866 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 GFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 216,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 215,029 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 215,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 214,916 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 214,909 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 213,429 miles

Front BRAKE DISC`S WORN OUT

Pass 24 Apr 2017 204,522 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 204,522 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 176,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 145,380 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Offside headlamp loose

Fail 21 Apr 2015 145,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 116,793 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,342 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 90,224 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,351 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes slightly stuck on

Fail 17 Jan 2012 63,351 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes slightly stuck on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,880 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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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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PL57 GFJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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