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X70 GAS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,186 mi
Last recorded217,186 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 GAS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 217,186 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded and damp

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil leak

general corrosion to rear underside

rear radius arm bushes worn

Pass 16 Nov 2023 214,259 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside rear sub-frame and suspension components

O/S/F wing mirror cover slightly insecure

O/S/R shocker cover insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 214,259 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside rear sub-frame and suspension components

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F wing mirror cover slightly insecure

O/S/R shocker cover insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 211,959 miles

all rear radius arm bushes worn and deteriorated

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both headlamp aim images poor

both rear shocker bump stops poor

engine oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

front windscreen wipers worn

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s rear shocker cover insecure

rear exhaust bracket corroded and weak

rear indicators dis coloured

strong advise - o/s front tyre worn close to legal limits

Pass 29 Nov 2021 209,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scrubbed on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear hubs (1.2.1 (f))

all rear suspension arm bushes worn and perished

Fail 29 Nov 2021 209,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scrubbed on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear hubs (1.2.1 (f))

all rear suspension arm bushes worn and perished

Pass 31 Oct 2020 203,862 miles

general corrosion to underside

slight movement i both front wishbone rear bushes

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 199,906 miles

both sides front wishbone rear bushes splitting

both wiper blades poor

light corrosion to rear suspension also rear lower wishbone inner bushes perished

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2018 193,518 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes worn

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

front brake discs worn pads ok

n/s front shocker appears to have misted oil

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 188,532 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front and n/s rear tyres low tread

both rear suspension lower wishbone inner bushes perished and worn

n/s front shocker appears to have misted its oil also poor damping strong advise

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 183,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs worn front pads ok rear pads 50% worn

n/s rear tyre starting to get low in tread

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 183,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs worn front pads ok rear pads 50% worn

n/s rear scondery side light inop

n/s rear tyre starting to get low in tread

o/s wiper blade poor

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 177,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 171,723 miles

handbrake notchy

Fail 16 Dec 2014 171,646 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

handbrake notchy

n/s/r brake grabing

Pass 19 Dec 2013 162,874 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 162,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 141,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 113,030 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 87,114 miles

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

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

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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X70 GAS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X70 GAS, 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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X70 GAS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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