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SA08 VPC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,101 mi
Last recorded198,101 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 198,101 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 194,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 173,296 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm Left on treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 172,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm Left on treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 153,990 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 153,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 126,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 103,264 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,777 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,772 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,840 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,841 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,534 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 83,534 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,424 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,293 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 VPC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPC, 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 VPC registered?

SA08 VPC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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