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ML08 RXK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,960 mi
Last recorded119,960 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 RXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 119,960 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 112,610 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 107,633 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 101,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 95,028 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 85,643 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 83,811 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 83,776 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light staying on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 78,414 miles

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

imbalance on front brakes 25%

Fail 25 Nov 2017 78,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

imbalance on front brakes 25%

Pass 22 Nov 2016 67,995 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 67,995 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,330 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 54,286 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,903 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,709 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 RXK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ML08 RXK, 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 ML08 RXK registered?

ML08 RXK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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