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R24 ECK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,216 mi
Last recorded135,216 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 ECK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 135,216 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 129,749 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 118,057 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,527 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 98,409 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,217 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 95,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 95,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,838 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,769 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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R24 ECK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R24 ECK, 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 R24 ECK registered?

R24 ECK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is R24 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 ECK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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