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PX08 SZZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,145 mi
Last recorded224,145 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 SZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 224,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 219,026 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 219,022 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 206,690 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

both rear metal brake pipes slightly deteriated

offside front track rod end has slight play

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2018 206,668 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear and n/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front wishbone: rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven rate of increase/decrease (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front track rod has slight play in a joint

Pass 18 Feb 2017 192,617 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 177,474 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 177,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit and distorted

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

Offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit and distorted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 160,913 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 134,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 119,730 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 119,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 115,381 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 86,927 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

near side rear brake back plate missing

Fail 4 Mar 2011 86,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

near side rear brake back plate missing

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 SZZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

PX08 SZZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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