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SG08 DCX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

229,248 mi
Last recorded229,248 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 229,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 222,778 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 210,275 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 194,529 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 177,962 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 162,610 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 144,997 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 144,997 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 130,753 miles

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

both rear wheels are slightly rough when rotated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 117,813 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 106,622 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

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 DCX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DCX, 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 DCX registered?

SG08 DCX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is SG08 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 DCX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG08 DCX have outstanding finance?

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