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PX08 TFY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,508 mi
Last recorded63,508 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 TFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2015 63,508 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,508 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 55,687 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 44,212 miles

Rear brake pads wearing slightly low

Pass 21 May 2012 38,367 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear inside edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly low tread inside edge

Fail 4 May 2011 30,514 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 30,514 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 TFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFY, 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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How do I check the history of PX08 TFY?

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What year was PX08 TFY registered?

PX08 TFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is PX08 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 TFY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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