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DV08 DYW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,621 mi
Last recorded123,621 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 DYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 123,621 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front front mirror glass damaged

Offside Front sun visor damaged but unlikely to obstruct drivers

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 114,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,472 miles

no emissions recoded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,030 miles

tpms light on

Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,156 miles

brake pad wear warning illuminating

Fail 19 Jun 2019 71,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

brake pad wear warning illuminating

Pass 4 Jan 2019 58,882 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,945 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 27,221 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 26,554 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,701 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 24,888 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,827 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 23,827 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,130 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,325 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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DV08 DYW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV08 DYW, 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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DV08 DYW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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