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PY08 JVE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

268,940 mi
Last recorded268,940 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 JVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 268,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 268,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 233,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 233,797 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 199,249 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 199,239 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 157,656 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 128,594 miles

slight play in rack joints

Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,751 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 JVE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JVE, 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 JVE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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