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SA08 VMM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

206,867 mi
Last recorded206,867 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 206,867 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 203,109 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 203,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded damaged (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2016 203,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure @ the battery (1.9.2a)

damage n/s sill//steering susp slight//oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 188,438 miles

steering and susp slight // n.s sill

Fail 29 Apr 2015 188,438 miles

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

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

steering and susp slight // n.s sill

Pass 8 May 2014 173,982 miles

steering and susp slight // n.s cv boot

Fail 24 Apr 2014 173,982 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

steering and susp slight // n.s cv boot

Pass 5 Apr 2013 167,916 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 167,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 135,688 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 101,008 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,100 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 VMM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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