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SA08 VOK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,311 mi
Last recorded156,311 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VOK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 156,311 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,sligth corrtion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive engine cover damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail,center tread,leaking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 14 Jun 2019 156,281 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,sligth corrtion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive engine cover damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail,center tread,leaking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 138,677 miles

All tyres worn on shoulders

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering system slightly tight Strut top mounts slightly tight on lock to lock check (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 138,191 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

All tyres worn on shoulders

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering system slightly tight Strut top mounts slightly tight on lock to lock check (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 118,331 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective flat,in boot ()

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1n)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 118,091 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken both fronts (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective flat,in boot ()

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r br disc showing signs of heat bliud up

Fail 18 Apr 2016 105,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure repair plug (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed repair plug (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r br disc showing signs of heat bliud up

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,316 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,206 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,974 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,325 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 VOK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VOK, 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 VOK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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