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SG08 APF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,585 mi
Last recorded231,585 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 231,585 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 223,732 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 212,312 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 212,312 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 202,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 202,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 177,029 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 176,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 146,513 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,297 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 111,286 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 1,106 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 APF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 APF, 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 APF registered?

SG08 APF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is SG08 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 APF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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