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DA08 FHV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,833 mi
Last recorded83,833 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,833 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 83,833 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,588 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 55,101 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 55,096 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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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DA08 FHV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA08 FHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA08 FHV registered?

DA08 FHV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is DA08 FHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 FHV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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