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EX08 ELW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,462 mi
Last recorded165,462 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 ELW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 165,462 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 165,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 152,219 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

manufactures engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some engine bay components

manufactures under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some under side components

rear sub frame and suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 132,131 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 113,642 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 77,645 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 61,689 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 60,883 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,990 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,736 miles

n/s/r tyre has uneven tread pattern on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has uneven tread pattern on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,326 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 10,120 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 9,679 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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EX08 ELW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EX08 ELW, 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 EX08 ELW registered?

EX08 ELW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is EX08 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 ELW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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