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SK04 OTY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

281,923 mi
Last recorded281,923 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 OTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 281,923 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake traving

Fail 13 Aug 2019 281,923 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake traving

Pass 2 Aug 2018 247,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 226,310 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 206,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 173,693 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 110,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 110,772 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 73,336 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,336 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,857 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2011 38,857 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner edge

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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SK04 OTY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SK04 OTY, 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 SK04 OTY registered?

SK04 OTY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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