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SX08 DXJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,264 mi
Last recorded162,264 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 DXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 162,264 miles

rear axle slightly rust

Pass 31 Aug 2021 154,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 149,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 149,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 145,473 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 142,793 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 142,521 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 142,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 141,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 120,085 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 107,987 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 107,974 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 107,779 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 107,779 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,275 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 102,032 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking at brake flexi pipe to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 90,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil level near min

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,314 miles

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

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

engine oil level near min

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,757 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,691 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,856 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,109 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,536 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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SX08 DXJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SX08 DXJ, 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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SX08 DXJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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