MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak From engine ()
Slight damage to n/s of front crossmember at suspension arm front mounting
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Centre Rear Upper Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened near to n/s front wishbone mounting (2.4.G.1)
Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Upper Oil leak ()
Centre Rear rear screenwash inop
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened near to n/s front wishbone mounting (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Oil present around base & back of gearbox
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA08 BUW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SA08 BUW, 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 SA08 BUW registered?
SA08 BUW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2008.
Is SA08 BUW safe to buy?
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