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2008 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration SL08EWJ
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 9 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 249,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Outer 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 228,341 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015 9 Jun 202631 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 227,738 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015 9 Jun 202631 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 227,736 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)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 192,033 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 148,965 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013 9 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,258 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2012 9 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 93,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,750 MI
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SL08EWJ was registered on 2008-03-31
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