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SJ08 SVS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

225,078 mi
Last recorded225,078 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 225,078 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 219,136 miles

REFER HACKNEY OFFICE N/S/FWING DOOR,AND, BUMPER DAMAGE REPLACE REAR DISCS FOR NEXT TEST

Fail 16 Sep 2013 218,865 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

REFER HACKNEY OFFICE N/S/FWING DOOR,AND, BUMPER DAMAGE REPLACE REAR DISCS FOR NEXT TEST

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 200,456 miles

O/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 200,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 186,752 miles

n/s/r tyre soft

rear discs thin

Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,454 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

crack in windscreen osf lower

Pass 8 Sep 2011 160,695 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 134,489 miles

Accident damage:N/S front wing,door & sill

Front No-Plate laminate damaged

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Warning light on at dash

Pass 8 Sep 2010 108,790 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,465 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,610 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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SJ08 SVS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

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

Is SJ08 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ08 SVS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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