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SE08 MXC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,298 mi
Last recorded196,298 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 196,298 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2015 188,548 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 188,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 17 Jul 2014 174,748 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 162,868 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 156,035 miles

no plate lights dim

Fail 11 Jul 2012 156,032 miles

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

no plate lights dim

Pass 24 Aug 2011 138,990 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 121,671 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 121,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,471 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 MXC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

SE08 MXC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is SE08 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE08 MXC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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