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SK08 VMT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,435 mi
Last recorded96,435 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 VMT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

small chips too front screen

Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,502 miles

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

Rear suspension bump stops in poor condition.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,380 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,211 miles

no boot checks boot was full

Fail 1 Mar 2011 42,839 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s inner cv boot split.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,839 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s inner cv boot split.

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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SK08 VMT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SK08 VMT, 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 SK08 VMT registered?

SK08 VMT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SK08 VMT shows 7 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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