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MJ08 MME

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

269,317 mi
Last recorded269,317 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 MME
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 269,317 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 255,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 237,994 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,624 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 208,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 193,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 1,280 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 1,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 157,949 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 138,437 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 118,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 117,967 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 117,967 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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MJ08 MME is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJ08 MME, 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 MJ08 MME registered?

MJ08 MME is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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