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ST08 GZP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

156,649 mi
Last recorded156,649 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 GZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 156,649 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 156,649 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 155,158 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2021 155,101 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 152,975 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 152,216 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak at boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 152,216 miles

Exhaust system insecure at centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak at boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 151,051 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills at rear damaged slightlly (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 151,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion both sills at rear damaged slightlly (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 148,986 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear handbrake low

Fail 10 Apr 2017 148,986 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear handbrake low

Pass 20 Apr 2016 145,704 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

engine covers fitted and under tray covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 145,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

engine covers fitted and under tray covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 138,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills damaged front and rear

nearside front brake pad sensor wire disconnected

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak at rear of engine

oil sitting around oil filler cap

small crack front no plate

very small cracks both front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 30 Mar 2015 137,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills damaged front and rear

nearside front brake pad sensor wire disconnected

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak at rear of engine

oil sitting around oil filler cap

small crack front no plate

very small cracks both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2014 114,149 miles

hazard light switch obscured by taxi meter

nearside outer sill slight damage

offside outer sill slight damage

Fail 8 Apr 2014 114,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

hazard light switch obscured by taxi meter

nearside outer sill slight damage

offside outer sill slight damage

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small dents both sills

very slight deterioration top edge front no plate

Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,567 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight damage to offside sill

Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight damage to offside sill

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,814 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 50,814 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,580 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,480 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 12,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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ST08 GZP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ST08 GZP, 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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ST08 GZP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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