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SF08 JGZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,248 mi
Last recorded158,248 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 JGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 158,248 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides swing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 140,814 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 134,677 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 134,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2021 126,888 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear heat shield fastener missing

Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,746 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 117,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 110,785 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,132 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cannot fully inspect underside of vehicle due to undertrays

traction control light on

Fail 7 Apr 2018 104,132 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cannot fully inspect underside of vehicle due to undertrays

traction control light on

Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,905 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 1 Mar 2016 86,917 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,407 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Possible diesel leak at fuel filter. Unable to determine if leak currently present or remains of old fuel spillage.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,898 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,329 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,615 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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SF08 JGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SF08 JGZ, 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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SF08 JGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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