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RF08 EEG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,950 mi
Last recorded164,950 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 164,950 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 157,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 151,076 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

under-body panels fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2020 151,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

under-body panels fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 145,073 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 145,071 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 137,538 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Only 2 out of three bulbs working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 137,537 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Only 2 out of three bulbs working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 129,679 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 129,679 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 121,820 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 95,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,211 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 61,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,367 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 EEG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF08 EEG, 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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RF08 EEG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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