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DA08 VZF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

238,560 mi
Last recorded238,560 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 238,560 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 222,825 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 202,654 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 172,763 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 168,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 135,442 miles

air bag light on

Fail 22 Feb 2012 135,442 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 116,697 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,481 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 77,980 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,008 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 VZF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA08 VZF, 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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What year was DA08 VZF registered?

DA08 VZF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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