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CX08 XPO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

270,183 mi
Last recorded270,183 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 XPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 270,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 255,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 255,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2017 250,031 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 235,976 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 221,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 207,332 miles

Front reg plate damaged.

Scratches and dents all over body and rear bumper.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 194,528 miles

Front reg plate damaged.

Nearside rear tyre wearing.

Offside front tyre wearing.

Steering wheel worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 194,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front reg plate damaged.

Nearside rear tyre wearing.

Offside front tyre wearing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 189,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 180,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2014 180,236 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2013 165,595 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 148,368 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 133,808 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 119,068 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 119,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 103,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,199 miles

Pin hole in offside outer cv gaitor.

Rear brake pads wearing.

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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CX08 XPO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX08 XPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CX08 XPO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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