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SH08 XYA

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,612 mi
Last recorded146,612 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 XYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 146,612 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 146,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,747 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s headlamp auto adjuster not working

Fail 29 Aug 2013 89,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s headlamp auto adjuster not working

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,732 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

off side front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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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SH08 XYA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SH08 XYA, 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 SH08 XYA registered?

SH08 XYA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is SH08 XYA safe to buy?

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