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PX08 SZY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,525 mi
Last recorded152,525 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 SZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 152,525 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 133,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 133,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 127,474 miles

Central stop lamp has a few leds not working

Front brake discs corroding/pitted esp n/s

Front windscreen has 2 chips in zone b

Nearside Front outer cv boot leaking slightly from clip

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 127,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central stop lamp has a few leds not working

Front brake discs corroding/pitted esp n/s

Front windscreen has 2 chips in zone b

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb was incorrectly fitted/sqint (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front outer cv boot leaking slightly from clip

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,049 miles

front brake discs are corroding at edges inside and outside

n/s headlamp not as bright as o/s

o/s front suspension arm (rear) mounting worn

windscreen chipped at o/s in b zone

Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight brake bind at offside front

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 38,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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