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SM08 EZZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,219 mi
Last recorded169,219 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 EZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 169,219 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 158,013 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s f and o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 149,097 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 138,893 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2018 131,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre has slight damage

Pass 15 Mar 2017 113,634 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 113,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 109,655 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 109,653 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 99,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damged

Fail 1 May 2015 99,353 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damged

Pass 6 May 2014 89,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 15 May 2013 77,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 76,995 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2012 61,361 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear light lense broken

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,879 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 46,879 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 EZZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM08 EZZ, 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 SM08 EZZ registered?

SM08 EZZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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