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SL08 XOK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

216,029 mi
Last recorded216,029 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 XOK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 216,029 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 216,026 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both lights flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre sleeve clamps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

different sizes front and rear

Pass 19 Oct 2020 210,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

brake pedal soft feel

interior mirror missing

Fail 14 Oct 2020 210,718 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding and bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 2 x front and o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

brake pedal soft feel

interior mirror missing

Pass 11 Apr 2019 204,293 miles

15 inch stee al wheels on front /16 inch alloys on rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 183,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 183,290 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 176,978 miles

Offside Front slight roughness felt at wheel bearing

parking brake efficiency just met

rear tyres wear/worn on outer edges

sills damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2017 176,973 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front slight roughness felt at wheel bearing

parking brake efficiency just met

rear tyres wear/worn on outer edges

sills damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2016 167,237 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear on outeredge

Offside Front roughness felt at wheel bearing

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front sills damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2016 167,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wear on outeredge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front roughness felt at wheel bearing

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front sills damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2015 157,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Apr 2015 157,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Nov 2013 137,347 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine management light active

oil on minimum

Fail 18 Nov 2013 137,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine management light active

oil on minimum

Pass 28 Sep 2012 127,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f sill distorted

Fail 28 Sep 2012 127,058 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f sill distorted

Pass 13 Oct 2011 111,782 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,684 miles

front lower arm rear bushes slightly split

rear tyres worn low

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,832 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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SL08 XOK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XOK, 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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SL08 XOK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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