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SB08 PAO

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

223,085 mi
Last recorded223,085 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 223,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall is cut / tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 223,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator n/s & o/s warning light also displayed (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall is cut / tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 206,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split /holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

oil level on minimum

Pass 30 Apr 2019 195,323 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 195,323 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 189,657 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers continue to operate after washers have been used

Fail 1 May 2018 189,657 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers continue to operate after washers have been used

Pass 5 May 2017 182,183 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 174,517 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 174,517 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 167,376 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 167,376 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 147,691 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 147,691 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 126,933 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 101,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 75,810 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 75,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 PAO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SB08 PAO, 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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SB08 PAO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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