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SP08 PXG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,665 mi
Last recorded152,665 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 PXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 152,665 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 136,328 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 127,594 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 127,585 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 117,984 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 110,140 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 101,900 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,381 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 94,339 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,955 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,025 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,140 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,191 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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SP08 PXG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP08 PXG, 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 SP08 PXG registered?

SP08 PXG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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