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RF08 ECW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

270,252 mi
Last recorded270,252 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 ECW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 May 2019 270,252 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 250,841 miles

tyres osr6mm osf8mm nsr8mm nsf8mm

Pass 18 May 2017 232,208 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 211,147 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 188,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 159,726 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 131,147 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 99,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,078 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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RF08 ECW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RF08 ECW, 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 RF08 ECW registered?

RF08 ECW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is RF08 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 ECW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF08 ECW have outstanding finance?

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