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SO08 AXM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,652 mi
Last recorded164,652 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 AXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 164,652 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 160,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 152,387 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 152,387 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 139,072 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 133,833 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,779 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 110,644 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner surface.

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 96,953 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,172 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,691 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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SO08 AXM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SO08 AXM, 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 SO08 AXM registered?

SO08 AXM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is SO08 AXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 AXM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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