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2008 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration SL08NMU
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 07 Jul 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 202,227 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 202,227 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,553 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 169,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,781 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Under vehicle slightly corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 156,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Twisted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Road wheel more than one fixing missing X4 Wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Under vehicle slightly corroded
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,657 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- All suspension bushes perished and cracked
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,896 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021 9 Jun 202616 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Lower tail (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,498 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2020 9 Jun 202626 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,686 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019 9 Jun 202611 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,682 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge.
11 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking fuel filter. (7.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjustment not working. (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge.
12 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,594 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017 9 Jun 20269 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,258 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016 9 Jun 202628 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,268 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 9 Jun 202611 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,084 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,640 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013 9 Jun 202629 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,609 MI
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SL08NMU was registered on 2008-07-31
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