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SA08 VMP

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,347 mi
Last recorded165,347 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VMP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2017 165,347 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive damage (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake slight bindin both

Pass 4 Jun 2016 160,351 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 156,429 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 145,059 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 118,386 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,896 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 62,139 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition only just clear screen borderline pass

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 VMP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VMP, 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 VMP registered?

SA08 VMP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is SA08 VMP safe to buy?

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