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DG08 XEC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,958 mi
Last recorded152,958 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XEC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 152,958 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 152,955 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 149,173 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 149,172 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 144,053 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 144,048 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 135,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge and deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 116,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,375 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,274 miles

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

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 66,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,264 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 51,264 miles

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

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

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

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 XEC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

DG08 XEC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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