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SN08 RMU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,964 mi
Last recorded96,964 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 RMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,964 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 93,317 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

N/s rear plastic shock absorber shroud has dropped

O/s front brake backplate rusty

O/s front lower ball joint rubber deteriorating

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension components are going rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2024 90,264 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 82,426 miles

Centre stop light not working

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

N/s front outer driveshaft boot deteriorating

N/s rear plastic shock absorber shroud has dropped

Surface rust on suspension components

Pass 25 Feb 2021 80,145 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Some centre stop light bulbs are not working

Surface rust on suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,836 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,815 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,469 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 68,469 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,729 miles

Unable to rev up engine for emission test

Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,482 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,601 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,094 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,305 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,970 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,989 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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SN08 RMU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 SN08 RMU, 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 SN08 RMU registered?

SN08 RMU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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