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DG08 VRC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,550 mi
Last recorded105,550 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VRC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,550 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 105,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 93,865 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 93,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,602 miles

items removed from drivers view

number plate cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,994 miles

Engine management light showing malfunction

added injection cleaner at cat test and produced satisfactory result on 2nd BETS test

failed 1st BETS test

failed cat test

item on screen conforms to SN 2-2014

Fail 23 Mar 2015 81,994 miles

Engine management light showing malfunction

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

added injection cleaner at cat test and produced satisfactory result on 2nd BETS test

failed 1st BETS test

failed cat test

item on screen conforms to SN 2-2014

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside light cluster damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2014 66,132 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside stop light running on backup system

offside light cluster damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,950 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,342 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,279 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 VRC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

DG08 VRC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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