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ML08 ERJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,914 mi
Last recorded194,914 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 ERJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 194,914 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 188,080 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 188,018 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 177,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 117,839 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 167,873 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot worn

Pass 10 Jan 2020 159,619 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 159,581 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 148,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 148,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 137,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 121,221 miles

Engine covers & Under trays

Fail 17 Jan 2017 121,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers & Under trays

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,196 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,229 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 81,229 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,744 miles

front brakes slightly binding.

nearside and offside rear front susp arm bush starting to pull out.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,685 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 67,685 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,714 miles

n/s/r b umpstopstarting to perish

wipers poor but still clear screen

Fail 17 Feb 2012 60,714 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r b umpstopstarting to perish

wipers poor but still clear screen

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,030 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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ML08 ERJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ML08 ERJ, 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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ML08 ERJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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