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SE08 EFH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,759 mi
Last recorded179,759 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 EFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 179,759 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 179,759 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 157,075 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 140,150 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 139,994 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 116,650 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s/f track arm

Pass 30 Jun 2012 92,868 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 70,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 70,356 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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SE08 EFH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE08 EFH, 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 SE08 EFH registered?

SE08 EFH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is SE08 EFH safe to buy?

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