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2008 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration ML08ERJ
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 17 Jan 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 194,914 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
13 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 188,080 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 188,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 177,839 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 167,873 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front outer cv boot worn
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,619 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021 24 Jun 20267 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 159,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,655 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,337 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,221 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers & Under trays
17 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers & Under trays
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,196 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
13 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,229 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,229 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,744 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2015 24 Jun 202631 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,685 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
17 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,714 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2013 24 Jun 202617 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
21 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,030 MI
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ML08ERJ was registered on 2008-05-09
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