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SIG 8240

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,013 mi
Last recorded112,013 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 8240
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 112,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Pass 26 Jun 2018 96,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,556 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 56,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,908 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 39,908 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,474 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 31,474 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 24,088 miles

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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SIG 8240 is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SIG 8240, 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 SIG 8240 registered?

SIG 8240 is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is SIG 8240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 8240 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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