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DG08 VRR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,754 mi
Last recorded118,754 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VRR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 118,754 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 118,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,048 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 91,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 87,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7 yrs old 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 87,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7 yrs old 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,636 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 76,636 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 60,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm (195/65r15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.3mm (195/65r15) (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

oil level below minimum

oil warning light on

Pass 8 Apr 2017 55,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 195/65 15 ~2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 55,066 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 195/65 15 ~2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,101 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

n/s door mirror glass damaged

unable to see full condition of rear brake pads

undertrays

Fail 13 Apr 2016 47,101 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

n/s door mirror glass damaged

unable to see full condition of rear brake pads

undertrays

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 36,221 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 30,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seatbelt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seatbelt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2013 28,155 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,519 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 21,667 miles

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

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 VRR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

DG08 VRR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for DG08 VRR shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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