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DG08 EPD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,666 mi
Last recorded91,666 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 91,666 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 91,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 84,025 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 78,637 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2017 73,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 68,297 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 30 Apr 2016 68,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,179 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,708 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 54,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

off side rear tyer cracking on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,432 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,338 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,226 miles

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

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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DG08 EPD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG08 EPD, 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 DG08 EPD registered?

DG08 EPD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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