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SM08 EZU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,111 mi
Last recorded143,111 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 EZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 143,111 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 135,513 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 129,584 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 129,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 121,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light is illuminated

Fail 11 Mar 2022 121,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced in wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light is illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2021 110,790 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 108,028 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover damage

Fail 18 Mar 2019 96,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover damage

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,188 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,384 miles

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

exhaust very corroded

play in nearside front roll bar drop link

Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,276 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 57,276 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,183 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,483 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,543 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,817 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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SM08 EZU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM08 EZU, 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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SM08 EZU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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