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PL08 UKY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

235,696 mi
Last recorded235,696 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 UKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 235,696 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 235,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.80 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 214,687 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 214,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 191,155 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 191,129 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Latch not see Belt operation not tested (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 162,909 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 162,032 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 129,576 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,467 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,500 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 44,485 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,107 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 32,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f wishbone arm rear bush deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn

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 UKY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PL08 UKY, 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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PL08 UKY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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