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RF08 ECZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,251 mi
Last recorded124,251 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 ECZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 124,251 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside front and both rear going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil quite bad (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil quite bad (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 124,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tear in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside front and both rear going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil quite bad (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil quite bad (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,699 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass taped in place (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 102,060 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 92,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,380 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 74,008 miles

Front Lower undertray missing bolts unlikely to become detached

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 74,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower undertray missing bolts unlikely to become detached

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,411 miles

2 x front locking wheel nut plastic covers missing

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 60,411 miles

2 x front locking wheel nut plastic covers missing

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 48,399 miles

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

floor covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 4 May 2018 47,733 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 47,733 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,497 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 34,504 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 30,806 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 May 2014 26,293 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 22,575 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 17,911 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 13,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 13,110 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 ECZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ECZ, 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 RF08 ECZ registered?

RF08 ECZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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