MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
no smoking sign not fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
body damage n/s door and front bumper
engine managment light on
o/s mirror cover damaged
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
HACKNEY FAIL N/S/R SEAT HAS HEAVY STAINING
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
body damage front of bonnet and nsf door/wing edge
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
driver seat cover split
nsf wheel trim damaged
pad wear and oil level lights staying on
slight play in nsf upper strut mount
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
body damage front of bonnet and nsf door/wing edge
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
driver seat cover split
nsf wheel trim damaged
pad wear and oil level lights staying on
slight play in nsf upper strut mount
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet stay securing clip missing
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
REAR WINDOW WASHER INOPPERATIVE
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
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 SUO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 SJ08 SUO, 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 SUO registered?
SJ08 SUO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2008.
Is SJ08 SUO safe to buy?
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