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SJ08 SWY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,035 mi
Last recorded78,035 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 SWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 78,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front front end damage to bumper but still secure

Obligatory mirror slightly loose front centre mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 78,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front front end damage to bumper but still secure

Obligatory mirror slightly loose front centre mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 58,761 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 17 May 2021 58,760 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 4 Mar 2020 57,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Arms Attached to SubFrame (corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,422 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,980 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 42,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,460 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,498 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,987 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,885 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,385 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 SWY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SJ08 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

SJ08 SWY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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