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DE08 ZCL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,266 mi
Last recorded118,266 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 118,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 110,404 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 103,121 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyre cracking on inner side walls advise replace

Fail 24 May 2017 103,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4 tyre cracking on inner side walls advise replace

Pass 27 May 2016 95,462 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/f and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Fail 27 May 2016 95,462 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/f and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 89,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,048 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,178 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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DE08 ZCL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE08 ZCL, 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 DE08 ZCL registered?

DE08 ZCL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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