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2008 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration GD08MVL
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 25 May 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 172,424 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- General corrosion
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 172,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- General corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 163,023 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR AXLE AND UNDERBODY CORRODED
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,836 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged LUMPY INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,713 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,661 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2022 23 Jun 20267 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,775 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,668 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Rear Slight Exhaust leak, emissions not affected
- Offside Rear Bump stop split
- Nearside Rear Bump stop split
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 135,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Bump stop split
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Bump stop split
- Rear Slight Exhaust leak, emissions not affected
7 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,864 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
7 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
8 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,696 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018 23 Jun 20268 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,461 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017 23 Jun 202616 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,445 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2016 23 Jun 202624 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,171 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2015 23 Jun 202623 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,308 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2014 23 Jun 202615 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
11 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,998 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2013Reason(s) for failure
- both rear tyres inner sidewalls split however unable to see ply or cords Dangerous
11 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- both front tyres inner side walls spilt however uable to see ply or cords Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,441 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2012 23 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GD08MVL was registered on 2008-07-24
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