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SA08 VPO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

258,593 mi
Last recorded258,593 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 258,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under body trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 252,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 249,122 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 243,578 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nsr axel front bush has a small split in bush no play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 234,987 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 226,316 miles

off side front drive shaft joint worn

rear axle bushes split but no movement

Fail 1 May 2018 226,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side front drive shaft joint worn

rear axle bushes split but no movement

Pass 4 Sep 2017 211,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward facing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 204,878 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 191,990 miles

Nearside Front rubber boot slightly rubbing on suspension strut on full left hand lock n/sfront

Pass 19 Apr 2016 179,483 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 29 Oct 2015 165,614 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 151,527 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 149,164 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 149,164 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 142,477 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 142,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 132,414 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 132,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 118,885 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 100,779 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,346 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 VPO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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