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SJ08 SYU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

226,351 mi
Last recorded226,351 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 226,351 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 210,506 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 192,953 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 177,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 177,481 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 18 Feb 2020 167,618 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 167,603 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 166,137 miles

Brake servo pipe deteriorated

Front Exhaust sleeve deterioated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Bump stop split

pipe to solenoid on bulkhead split

Pass 17 Mar 2017 164,726 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 164,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ENGINE EML LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Dec 2015 160,507 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 150,052 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 141,959 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 132,465 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 123,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 113,231 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,750 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,841 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,396 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,505 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,887 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,202 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 23,337 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,985 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 129 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 SYU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SYU, 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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SJ08 SYU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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