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SG08 KSU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 381,750 miles

centre exhaust mounting has been removed / still secure

Fail 7 Sep 2016 381,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting has been removed / still secure

n/s/f tyre has low tread

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2015 344,115 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 344,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on shoulder

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 303,697 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

osf and nsf position lamps flashing

Fail 10 Sep 2014 303,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf and nsf position lamps flashing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 260,641 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 260,578 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 219,785 miles

offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

slight movement at top off steering colum

Fail 6 Sep 2012 219,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

rear brake discs warn/lipped

slight movement at top off steering colum

Pass 12 Sep 2011 175,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,930 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 128,273 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 78,129 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2009 78,129 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,168 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

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 KSU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

SG08 KSU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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