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OE08 VGX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,207 mi
Last recorded93,207 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 VGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 93,207 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning by door mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer driveshalft boot pin holed

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

engine oil level on min.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 86,633 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 86,633 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,641 miles

Offside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 80,641 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 76,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,594 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 54,849 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,688 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,000 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 VGX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VGX, 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 OE08 VGX registered?

OE08 VGX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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The MOT history for OE08 VGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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