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SC08 ZGR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,367 mi
Last recorded161,367 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 161,367 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 161,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 141,298 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 124,825 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 101,970 miles

outside edge of O/S/R tyre worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

inside edge of N/S/F tyre worn

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2012 101,970 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

inside edge of N/S/F tyre worn

outside edge of O/S/R tyre worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,495 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 71,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZGR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZGR, 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 ZGR registered?

SC08 ZGR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SC08 ZGR safe to buy?

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