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RF08 XHG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,996 mi
Last recorded147,996 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 XHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 147,996 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 147,992 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 135,728 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 103,990 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 103,990 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,765 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 99,734 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,755 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,902 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,403 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,476 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 XHG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

RF08 XHG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is RF08 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 XHG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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