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SK08 VSN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,577 mi
Last recorded160,577 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 VSN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 160,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 135,827 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 112,237 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 112,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 93,432 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,538 miles

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))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 79,537 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,296 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,463 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,297 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,128 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,694 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,577 miles

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

both rear bump stops perished.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,612 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,857 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,344 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 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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