MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,577 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both complete outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear heatshields slightly insecure
play on both front droplinks
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back section at hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both sills showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
all rear suspension arm bushes starting to split
both front suspension arm rear bush split
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
all rear suspension arm bushes starting to split
both front suspension arm rear bush split
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear bump stops perished.
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SK08 VSN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 VSN, 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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SK08 VSN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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