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SC08 GNN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,251 mi
Last recorded162,251 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 GNN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 162,251 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 147,485 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 143,232 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 143,229 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 143,201 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 143,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 136,977 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 121,058 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 100,333 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 100,231 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 77,661 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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SC08 GNN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SC08 GNN, 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 SC08 GNN registered?

SC08 GNN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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