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RO08 SVA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,100 mi
Last recorded158,100 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 SVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 158,100 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 152,718 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 145,179 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 145,179 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 137,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 129,930 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 121,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,112 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 104,184 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,447 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,186 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 86,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,536 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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RO08 SVA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RO08 SVA, 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 RO08 SVA registered?

RO08 SVA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is RO08 SVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 SVA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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