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SV08 OAS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,012 mi
Last recorded56,012 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OAS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,012 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 56,012 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding after park brake test (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

Nearside headlight cleaning device cover missing but still operating

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

service warning on in dash

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,606 miles

ALL TYRES PERRISHING

Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,046 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,240 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 31,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,038 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Oct 2011 21,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

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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SV08 OAS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV08 OAS, 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 SV08 OAS registered?

SV08 OAS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is SV08 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 OAS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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