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SA08 VMK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,759 mi
Last recorded103,759 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VMK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 103,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 99,570 miles

steering suspension slight

Fail 23 May 2015 99,570 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering suspension slight

Pass 10 Apr 2014 355,299 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 353,979 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 300,710 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 247,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 191,611 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 191,593 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 125,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,599 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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SA08 VMK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

SA08 VMK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is SA08 VMK safe to buy?

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