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SG08 DFK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,961 mi
Last recorded111,961 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 DFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 111,961 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,357 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 99,112 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,524 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 92,456 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,432 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 81,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2016 67,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 47,657 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,363 miles

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

Nearside mirror case and lens damaged but working at time of test.

Nearside rear tyre slightly perrished at time of test. Various bits of metal stuck in tread of tyre.

Offside front tyre slightly perrished at time of test

Offside rear tyre slightly perrished at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2011 16,881 miles

all 4 tyres cracking between tread

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 DFK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DFK, 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 DFK registered?

SG08 DFK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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