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SB08 OCH

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,788 mi
Last recorded223,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 OCH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 223,788 miles

for taxi test excess engine oil leak and full valet fares list and fire extinguisher required

Fail 19 Jan 2016 223,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

for taxi test excess engine oil leak and full valet fares list and fire extinguisher required

Pass 28 Aug 2014 159,656 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 144,246 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 143,373 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front window not operating for taxi test

offside front wing corroded for taxi test

spare tyre flat for taxi test

Pass 13 Nov 2013 130,205 miles

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

body work needs doing for next taxi test

play in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 14 May 2013 116,207 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 97,995 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 94,992 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,656 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

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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SB08 OCH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB08 OCH, 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 SB08 OCH registered?

SB08 OCH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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