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PL08 PNK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,799 mi
Last recorded128,799 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 PNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 128,799 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 128,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 120,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,147 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,571 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,143 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 91,141 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,476 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,201 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,473 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 46,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 37,683 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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PL08 PNK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 PL08 PNK, 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 PL08 PNK registered?

PL08 PNK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is PL08 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 PNK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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