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SV08 OBR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,180 mi
Last recorded156,180 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OBR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 156,180 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 156,172 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 150,780 miles

MINOR DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

SLIGHT BINDING TO OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 16 Sep 2016 137,764 miles

engine cover fitted

after market dry fitted

front number plate cracked but still readable

rear subframe corroded

screen fitted in dash not effecting drivers view of the road

under trey fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,923 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,035 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,091 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,992 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 41,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,784 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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SV08 OBR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV08 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

SV08 OBR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is SV08 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 OBR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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