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RF08 XGZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,465 mi
Last recorded154,465 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 154,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 148,934 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 144,576 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged but not affecting strength

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to car seat being fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2019 144,576 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged but not affecting strength

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to car seat being fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 140,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 135,326 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 135,326 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 134,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 134,102 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2014 129,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 129,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 122,861 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 122,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 111,515 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 111,515 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,966 miles

both rear indecator bulbs slightly dis-coloured

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

oil leak from oil filler cap

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 XGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

RF08 XGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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