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SG08 KRZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

232,654 mi
Last recorded232,654 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 KRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 232,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 215,344 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 199,342 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 179,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 179,564 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 163,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 163,429 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 132,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear deep cuts in tread

Offside Front deep cuts in tread

Fail 5 Feb 2019 132,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear deep cuts in tread

Offside Front deep cuts in tread

Pass 23 Jan 2018 123,391 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 117,560 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,784 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 100,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,337 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,583 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,182 miles

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

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

nearside inner cv boot deteriorated

offside rear bump stop deteriorating

wipers slightly smearing

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 KRZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KRZ, 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 KRZ registered?

SG08 KRZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is SG08 KRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 KRZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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