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2008 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration GL08XPY
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 04 Mar 2017
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 338,684 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 251,827 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2016 16 Jun 202623 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 251,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,955 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
26 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,947 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 16 Jun 202624 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,947 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015 16 Jun 202623 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
29 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 239,892 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 16 Jun 202626 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 239,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 232,160 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2014 16 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 232,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
31 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 218,735 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 218,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 195,231 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
23 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 180,790 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2012 16 Jun 202617 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 146,337 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 113,026 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 113,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,157 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 90,157 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,128 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2010 16 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,806 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GL08XPY was registered on 2008-07-31
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