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ST08 OSE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,310 mi
Last recorded155,310 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 155,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 132,500 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 105,492 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 105,492 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,180 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 80,180 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 212,269 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 212,264 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

reverse lights flickering

Pass 16 Jun 2011 155,223 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 155,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 101,096 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,822 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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ST08 OSE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ST08 OSE, 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 ST08 OSE registered?

ST08 OSE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is ST08 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 OSE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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