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SG08 ANV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

309,361 mi
Last recorded309,361 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 ANV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 309,361 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 309,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 290,745 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 263,005 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 262,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 214,344 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 214,152 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 168,797 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 168,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light on with side light (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 121,803 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 117,016 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 115,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 113,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight damage on sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 96,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,307 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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SG08 ANV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SG08 ANV, 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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SG08 ANV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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