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SE08 JOU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,789 mi
Last recorded177,789 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 JOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 177,789 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides big wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Mar 2017 177,773 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides big wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 147,290 miles

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Apr 2016 147,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 146,035 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 123,999 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 101,424 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 83,242 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,640 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light less than half inoperative

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 JOU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SE08 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

SE08 JOU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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