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SA08 VLS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

327,958 mi
Last recorded327,958 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VLS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 327,958 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 313,584 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shrouds (2.7.2a)

Vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection

exhaust corroded

parking brake just met requirments (o/s low)

Pass 4 May 2016 299,807 miles

N/S REAR SHOCKER SHROUD DETERIATED

OIL LEAK

Pass 6 Jan 2016 286,743 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 23 Jun 2015 264,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

slight damage n/s front wing

snow tyre n/s front

Pass 6 Jan 2015 243,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 243,135 miles

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 217,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2013 194,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 153,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 153,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SA08 VLS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SA08 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

SA08 VLS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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