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SH08 GAU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,325 mi
Last recorded202,325 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 GAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 202,325 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 190,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

under trays covering componants

Fail 12 Oct 2017 190,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement could lead to loss of grip on cornering (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp segment not working (1.2.1f)

under trays covering componants

Pass 14 Oct 2016 175,191 miles

offside & nearside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside rear tyre 2.5mm inner edge

plastic under trays covering componants

shockabsorbers poor damping

Fail 11 Oct 2016 175,184 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear side light segment not working

offside & nearside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside rear tyre 2.5mm inner edge

plastic under trays covering componants

Pass 21 Oct 2015 158,625 miles

offside rear tyre worn down to tread ware 2mm indicators

Fail 20 Oct 2015 158,620 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick could lead to brake fade (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside rear indicator bulb colour faded

offside rear tyre worn down to tread ware 2mm indicators

one centre stop lamp segment not working

Pass 27 Oct 2014 145,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 124,033 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 124,033 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 108,767 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 discs corroded edges.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 108,760 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake pads low offside inner. front brake discs corroded edges.

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 discs corroded edges.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 108,585 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 85,007 miles

Front brake pads worn

Slight play in front suspension bushes

Underpan broken

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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SH08 GAU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH08 GAU, 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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SH08 GAU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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