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PX08 SZP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,799 mi
Last recorded76,799 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 76,799 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 72,936 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 68,829 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 63,046 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,288 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 58,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,230 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts. discs also corroded on inner face (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front nsf tyre perished/cracking/misshapen

Nearside Rear nsr tyre misshapen and cracking

Offside Front osf tyre perished/cracking/wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear osr tyre misshapen and has nail in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,145 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Oil leak slight leak on gearbox ()

Rear BOTH tyres wearing out of shape slightly on inner shoulders

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,627 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 31,101 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,062 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 19,812 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 10,920 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 10,920 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 5,548 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 SZP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PX08 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

PX08 SZP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for PX08 SZP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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