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S12 BEL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,263 mi
Last recorded38,263 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 BEL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 38,263 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 38,263 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 38,138 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 38,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 37,739 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 36,992 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 36,992 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 36,435 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 34,489 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,561 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,378 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,620 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,064 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,701 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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S12 BEL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S12 BEL, 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 S12 BEL registered?

S12 BEL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is S12 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 BEL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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