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DG08 VPW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,560 mi
Last recorded89,560 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VPW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 89,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,005 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 70,322 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 61,711 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,552 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose / grease seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 56,551 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose / grease seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,709 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2016 47,708 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,683 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,394 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,102 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 28,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,004 miles

all four tyres are perished on outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2011 12,030 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,956 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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DG08 VPW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DG08 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

DG08 VPW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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