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SO08 AXN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,924 mi
Last recorded209,924 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 AXN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 209,924 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 197,086 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 176,379 miles

rear o/s suspension arm bush deteriorating

Fail 4 Sep 2019 176,379 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear o/s suspension arm bush deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2018 155,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 133,686 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 113,582 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 92,458 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 92,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,694 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,754 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,985 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,358 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 42,358 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 AXN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SO08 AXN, 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 AXN registered?

SO08 AXN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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