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PX08 SZW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

220,884 mi
Last recorded220,884 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 220,884 miles

Exhaust mounting defective snapped from exhaust , system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 220,882 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective snapped from exhaust , system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 212,343 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 212,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 202,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.87mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.82mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 192,253 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 183,063 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 183,022 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 173,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 159,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 140,760 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 126,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2012 112,352 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 98,575 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 SZW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SZW, 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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PX08 SZW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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