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SG08 AOF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,609 mi
Last recorded201,609 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 AOF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 201,609 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 184,435 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 184,335 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit - 1.2 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement cable seized (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 153,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 136,044 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 133,886 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 133,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 114,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,522 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,567 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 85,647 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 73,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,911 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f console bushes

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 AOF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SG08 AOF, 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 SG08 AOF registered?

SG08 AOF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SG08 AOF safe to buy?

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