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SM08 FAA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,324 mi
Last recorded132,324 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 FAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 132,324 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 132,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 126,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 126,053 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,961 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 96,682 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 96,682 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 85,712 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 77,860 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 8 Feb 2014 77,860 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,810 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,268 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,706 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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SM08 FAA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FAA, 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 FAA registered?

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

Is SM08 FAA safe to buy?

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