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DG08 EVC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,138 mi
Last recorded90,138 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 90,138 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,886 miles

engine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Mar 2017 82,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre cracked advise replace

engine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,559 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,559 miles

Registration plate lamp not working offside rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,218 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,122 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,884 miles

light scratchs front screen

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,471 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 EVC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EVC, 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 EVC registered?

DG08 EVC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2008.

Is DG08 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 EVC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG08 EVC have outstanding finance?

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