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PX08 SXZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,956 mi
Last recorded171,956 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 SXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 171,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyres 205/65x15 Rear tyres 205/60x15

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated smaller end splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 171,956 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyres 205/65x15 Rear tyres 205/60x15

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated smaller end splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 164,265 miles

Front tyres 205/65x15 Rear tyres 205/60x15

Fail 3 Jan 2020 164,227 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge . 205/60x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres 205/65x15 Rear tyres 205/60x15

Pass 24 Jan 2019 148,620 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 148,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and Rear Bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,933 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 98,186 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 98,043 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing from front to centrer section (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 96,262 miles

Near side rear shock absorber gaiter insecure.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear washer not working.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,310 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 82,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,955 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,955 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,540 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 46,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 41,690 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 35,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,587 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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PX08 SXZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PX08 SXZ, 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 PX08 SXZ registered?

PX08 SXZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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