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OE08 EFY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

187,649 mi
Last recorded187,649 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 EFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 187,649 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 144,905 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,907 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,706 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,706 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 55,949 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,334 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,405 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,413 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge 205/60/15

Pass 29 Jun 2011 20,996 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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OE08 EFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OE08 EFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE08 EFY registered?

OE08 EFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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The MOT history for OE08 EFY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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