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SL08 OED

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

247,646 mi
Last recorded247,646 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 OED
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 247,646 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 244,085 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 236,020 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 225,717 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 225,095 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 209,537 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 209,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 195,189 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 19 Aug 2016 178,809 miles

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2016 178,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 165,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 148,656 miles

1.slight damage to n/s front tyre wall

Pass 3 Oct 2013 136,298 miles

Front and rear brake discs are pitted,but not weakened

Nearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 131,957 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 131,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 122,172 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield damaged

front brake discs lightly pitted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 111,836 miles

Exhaust Emissions too clean to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OED is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL08 OED, 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 SL08 OED registered?

SL08 OED is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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