MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
offside & nearside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated
offside rear tyre 2.5mm inner edge
plastic under trays covering componants
shockabsorbers poor damping
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
offside rear tyre worn down to tread ware 2mm indicators
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
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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.
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.
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)
Front brake pads worn
Slight play in front suspension bushes
Underpan broken
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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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