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PX08 TFK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,027 mi
Last recorded218,027 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 TFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 218,027 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 218,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 201,720 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 201,720 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

pad warning light on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 186,734 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 169,164 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 152,456 miles

front tyres slightly worn edges

Fail 1 Apr 2015 152,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres slightly worn edges

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 135,721 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 135,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 124,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 124,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,314 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 56,314 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2011 53,935 miles

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

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 TFK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

PX08 TFK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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