MOT Status
ValidMileage
212,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Discs worn in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Discs worn in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear brake discs in very poor condition
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edges worn in very poor condition (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
both front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition
rear suspension corrded/ poor condition
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes worn in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes worn in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
Front Both front tyres on limit 1.6mm
Front Front pads getting low.
Nearside Rear Tyre on limit 1.6mm and in poor condition.
Offside Rear On limit of 1.6mm and in poor condition
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Number plate lamp not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear tyres perished
n/s rear tyre just under 3mm and starting to get low on inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s front tyre just over 2mm
n/s rear tyre at 3mm
o/s front tyre at 2.5mm
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF08 XHC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 XHC, 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 XHC registered?
RF08 XHC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.
Is RF08 XHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for RF08 XHC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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