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PX08 TGN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,940 mi
Last recorded195,940 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 195,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 189,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 180,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 175,068 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 170,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 164,843 miles

Both floor undertrays damaged

Both rear shocks deteriorating

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

Nearside rear tyre damage to outer sidewall

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 164,842 miles

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

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

Both floor undertrays damaged

Both rear shocks deteriorating

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

Nearside rear tyre damage to outer sidewall

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 154,387 miles

Both floor undertrays damaged

Rear shocks deteriorating

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 154,387 miles

Both floor undertrays damaged

Rear shocks deteriorating

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 138,918 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 116,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 116,759 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,275 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,527 miles

front discs worn

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 TGN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX08 TGN registered?

PX08 TGN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is PX08 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 TGN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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