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SO08 VFG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

179,818 mi
Last recorded179,818 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 VFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 179,818 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 173,738 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 167,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 156,810 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 146,203 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 130,694 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,198 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,917 miles

both front tyres cracking between tread

chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,820 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 85,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,116 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,511 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,317 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 38,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 VFG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

SO08 VFG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is SO08 VFG safe to buy?

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