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SG08 AOL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,109 mi
Last recorded101,109 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 AOL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,109 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 101,109 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,706 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 95,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,229 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 88,229 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 87,897 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 87,897 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,833 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,372 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 79,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,894 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,670 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 52,167 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,232 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,826 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 AOL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AOL, 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 AOL registered?

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

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