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SL08 EBO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,410 mi
Last recorded69,410 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 EBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,590 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,640 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 53,765 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 53,765 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 45,181 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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SL08 EBO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SL08 EBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL08 EBO registered?

SL08 EBO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is SL08 EBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 EBO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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