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SG08 AOU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,490 mi
Last recorded180,490 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 AOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 180,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Fail 11 Aug 2020 180,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Pass 30 Sep 2019 169,814 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 169,724 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 159,218 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges and cracked........

unable to check rear seat belts........

Fail 24 Oct 2018 159,106 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges and cracked........

unable to check rear seat belts........

Pass 10 Oct 2017 149,896 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges........

Pass 19 Oct 2016 139,092 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Oct 2015 130,128 miles

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

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 120,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 105,135 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 105,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,950 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 89,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,543 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 AOU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AOU, 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 AOU registered?

SG08 AOU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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