MOT Status
ValidMileage
134,733 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear tow bar wiring removed from socket and no tow ball fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit socket not checked for relevant light---- wires broken (4.10 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Slight knocking from front suspension over rough ground.May be Anti-roll bar ball joint slightly worn.Unable to detect any free play on inspection.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PX08 SZL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?
PX08 SZL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2008.
Is PX08 SZL safe to buy?
The MOT history for PX08 SZL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PX08 SZL have outstanding finance?
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