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DX08 ZFD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

231,519 mi
Last recorded231,519 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 ZFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 231,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 208,718 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 184,364 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 163,541 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 149,578 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 138,297 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 131,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 122,089 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,997 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 117,997 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 109,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to 3mm 205/60R15

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,603 miles

Slight corrosion / lip to front brake disc's

Pass 17 May 2012 69,056 miles

Slight lip to front brake disc's

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,187 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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DX08 ZFD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DX08 ZFD, 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 DX08 ZFD registered?

DX08 ZFD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is DX08 ZFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 ZFD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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