MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Oil down rear off engine
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
N/S Steering gaiter twisted
Oil down rear off engine
Rattle in boot
Spare tyre missing
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Taxi I.D sticker missing on N/S
Taxi meter changing early [1/2 car length before mark]
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
ASR stabilty control switch not turning on [no light on dash]
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
O/S/F wiper blade & N/S/F wiper blade split at ends
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Scratches on front bumper--2 dents on N/S/F wing--N/S Sill [paintwork]--damage at O/S pillar at windscreen
Slight play at O/S steering rack
side to side movement at handbrake lever
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge & side walls cracking
Spare tyre soft
nails in two rear tyres
nearside front side light poor
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ08 SSK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 SJ08 SSK, 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 SJ08 SSK registered?
SJ08 SSK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2008.
Is SJ08 SSK safe to buy?
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