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PX08 TFJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,709 mi
Last recorded213,709 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 213,709 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 213,707 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 205,392 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 205,389 miles

Exhaust system insecure come out of front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light is on , but its pre 2012

Pass 18 Jun 2018 195,116 miles

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

TPMS Light is on

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2017 183,222 miles

Nearside Rear SHOCK HAS VERY LITTLE DAMPING EFFECT ,, NEEDED

Nearside Rear Slight knock from anti roll bar link

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 169,517 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 169,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1ST CLAMP BROKEN / BLOWING (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working ON THE MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 151,859 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 131,859 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 131,859 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 110,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 129,306 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 129,306 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,097 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 TFJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 TFJ, 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 TFJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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