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SG08 ASZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

257,497 mi
Last recorded257,497 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 ASZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 257,497 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 256,307 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 255,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 254,077 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 253,148 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 249,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 247,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 247,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 244,151 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 232,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 232,206 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 1,080 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 1,080 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 205,696 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 205,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 182,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 165,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 151,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 137,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 122,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,206 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,826 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 73,815 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,333 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,419 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 34,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ASZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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