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SC08 UVU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

247,611 mi
Last recorded247,611 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 UVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 247,611 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 247,599 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 247,586 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 210,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 199,344 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 198,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 171,797 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 145,251 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 144,386 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 106,267 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,394 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,795 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 23 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 UVU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC08 UVU, 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 SC08 UVU registered?

SC08 UVU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is SC08 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 UVU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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