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PY08 JVD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,798 mi
Last recorded120,798 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 JVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 120,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 120,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 111,897 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 102,456 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 94,707 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

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

both rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 94,707 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

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

both rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,085 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 80,084 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 54,912 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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PY08 JVD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PY08 JVD, 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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PY08 JVD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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