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PX08 SZL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,733 mi
Last recorded134,733 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 SZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 134,733 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 134,733 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 129,158 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tow bar wiring removed from socket and no tow ball fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2024 129,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 125,296 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 125,296 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 118,627 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 118,627 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 115,163 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 108,496 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,182 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,929 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 95,946 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 95,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 89,793 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,571 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 83,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,833 miles

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.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 70,415 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,062 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 61,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,550 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,164 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 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.

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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.

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