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SG08 ARF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,406 mi
Last recorded114,406 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 114,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,207 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,306 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 77,735 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 77,735 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 75,755 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Inner 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 3 Nov 2014 73,110 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,608 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,775 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,599 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 42,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,889 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,710 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 ARF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 ARF, 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 ARF registered?

SG08 ARF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is SG08 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 ARF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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