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PX08 TFV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,347 mi
Last recorded182,347 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 TFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2024 182,347 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 171,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 163,371 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 156,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 156,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 147,332 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 147,332 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 144,759 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 139,178 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 130,221 miles

High level stop light inop

Nearside Front tyre very low tread worn close to legal limit 1.6 mm badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit 1.6mm

both rear shocker covers insecure

undertrays

Fail 25 Nov 2016 130,221 miles

High level stop light inop

Nearside Front tyre very low tread worn close to legal limit 1.6 mm badly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit 1.6mm

both rear shocker covers insecure

undertrays

Pass 26 Nov 2015 125,644 miles

Both front tyres close too legal limit

Fail 20 May 2014 116,015 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 116,015 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 110,502 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 105,314 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 97,859 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 97,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TFV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

PX08 TFV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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