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SK08 VSE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

283,340 mi
Last recorded283,340 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 VSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 283,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 283,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 241,866 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 241,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 208,912 miles

N/S/R shock absorber dust coverloose [hanging down]

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres scrubbing on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 182,263 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 161,573 miles

N/S/F inner wing cover loose at rear

Oil Dampness along underside cover

Fail 28 Mar 2012 161,573 miles

N/S/F inner wing cover loose at rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil Dampness along underside cover

Pass 28 Sep 2011 136,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 112,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 89,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,083 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,240 miles

slight dampness of oil at two front shock absorbers

slight wear on nearside front lower wish arm bush [ big bush ]

Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,194 miles

slight wear on nearside front lower wish arm bush [bush at rear of arm]

Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,234 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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SK08 VSE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 SK08 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

SK08 VSE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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