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SJ08 SVR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

211,846 mi
Last recorded211,846 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 SVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 211,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r damper cover missing

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 21 Sep 2012 190,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake wear light stays on

front no.plate wearing

Fail 20 Sep 2012 190,907 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake wear light stays on

front no.plate wearing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 176,612 miles

Oil leak

brake pad light on

knocking noise from nsf but no wear

slight bind nsr

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 21 Sep 2011 153,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pad w/l stays on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 133,140 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2010 110,758 miles

Dent on boot lid--dent at O/S wing

N/S door mirror light cracking

N/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2010 110,005 miles

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

Cover above clutch pedal loose [catching foot when releasing pedal]

Dent on boot lid--dent at O/S wing

N/S door mirror light cracking

N/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Warning light [triangle] staying on at dash

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,942 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,695 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,941 miles

Tarrif sheet[wrong one]removed. proper sheet missing

Taxi meter 6mins slow

accident damage on boot lid

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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SJ08 SVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

SJ08 SVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ08 SVR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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