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SE08 PHO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

205,742 mi
Last recorded205,742 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 PHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 205,742 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 205,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 189,123 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effiency poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 176,568 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 172,720 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 164,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 152,047 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 142,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 134,760 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 124,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 112,712 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 112,712 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 82,085 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,373 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 PHO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

SE08 PHO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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