MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
281,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (2.4.G.2)
Rear Bumper Damaged
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (2.4.G.2)
Rear Bumper Damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
plastic under vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
plastic under vehicle
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 SXU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?
SJ08 SXU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2008.
Is SJ08 SXU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ08 SXU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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