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DA08 TLK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,398 mi
Last recorded118,398 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 TLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 118,398 miles

Front sidelights different colour

main beam different colours

Fail 18 May 2021 118,398 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front sidelights different colour

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

main beam different colours

water leak

Pass 25 Jan 2020 116,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker cover loose

Oil leak from Engine

Fail 24 Jan 2020 116,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shocker cover loose

Oil leak from Engine

Pass 29 Jan 2019 112,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light on

Fail 26 Jan 2019 112,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected large crack (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light on

Pass 15 May 2017 105,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2017 105,249 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2016 98,013 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,788 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn on inside edges advise replacment asap

vehicle body under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2015 97,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres heavily worn on inside edges advise replacment asap

vehicle body under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

recommend to replace rear tyres

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,728 miles

both rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,736 miles

windscreen slightly damaged

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 TLK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLK, 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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DA08 TLK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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