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ST08 OSR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,805 mi
Last recorded184,805 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OSR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 184,805 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield loose and corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 184,805 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield loose and corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 182,783 miles

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 182,783 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 178,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 178,731 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,545 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 66,545 miles

Nearside 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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ST08 OSR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OSR, 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 OSR registered?

ST08 OSR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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