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SH08 GDU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,353 mi
Last recorded190,353 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 GDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 190,353 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 189,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 165,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 165,970 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 140,329 miles

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

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

rear bench seat not secured fully

Fail 8 Sep 2014 140,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 140,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 207,449 miles

Minor damage at N/S/R door & wheel arch

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 184,791 miles

Engine air intake cover missing

O/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Rear No-Plate [water penetration]

Pass 17 Apr 2012 160,954 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 139,282 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 118,538 miles

Cover missing on air intake

Engine management light on at dash

Minor scratches on O/S/R wing panel

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2011 118,450 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Cover missing on air intake

Engine management light on at dash

Minor scratches on O/S/R wing panel

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 102,343 miles

nearside and offside front lower wish arm bushes worn [ big bushes at rear of arm ]

nearside and offside two rear inner tyres worn on in side edges

Fail 12 Oct 2010 102,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front lower wish arm bushes worn [ big bushes at rear of arm ]

nearside and offside two rear inner tyres worn on in side edges

Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,517 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,431 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,833 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,720 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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SH08 GDU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SH08 GDU, 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 SH08 GDU registered?

SH08 GDU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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