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SE08 UHW

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

292,789 mi
Last recorded292,789 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 UHW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 292,789 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 292,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 284,601 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 283,084 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 283,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 282,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipe / flexis pipes swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Ems light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating keep under observation (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 282,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipe / flexis pipes swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Ems light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating keep under observation (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 281,778 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 255,338 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 229,683 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 207,474 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 177,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 146,000 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 145,980 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,850 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,694 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 UHW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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