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SC08 UVJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,146 mi
Last recorded140,146 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 UVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 140,146 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 135,830 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 125,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,879 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 104,190 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edeg

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror lamp (1.4.A.2e)

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

all wiper blades smearing screen

rear belts not tested as seats folded down

rear brake pads showing signs of breaking up

Pass 31 May 2016 93,499 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 93,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/R brake showing signs of overheating

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,960 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 68,957 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,262 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,559 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 40,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,963 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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SC08 UVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SC08 UVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC08 UVJ registered?

SC08 UVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is SC08 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 UVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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