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DA08 XSK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,617 mi
Last recorded107,617 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 107,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 107,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 103,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 103,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 101,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,229 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated brake pad wear indicator wiring (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,284 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 93,478 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,119 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,649 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 77,799 miles

t.p.m.s light on

Fail 25 Sep 2015 77,799 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

t.p.m.s light on

Pass 28 Nov 2014 72,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,991 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 65,991 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,596 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,859 miles

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 XSK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XSK, 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 XSK registered?

DA08 XSK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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