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SX08 DYM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,429 mi
Last recorded150,429 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 DYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 150,429 miles

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

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

both front drop link arms worn

both rear drop link arms worn

nearside mirror cover missing

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 23 Jan 2017 150,429 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

both front drop link arms worn

both rear drop link arms worn

nearside mirror cover missing

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Aug 2015 136,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking/perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear cracking/perished

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 136,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking/perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear cracking/perished

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,442 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,114 miles

Dual Mass Flywheel noisey and causing vibration.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 111,334 miles

air bag light on

Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,997 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 DYM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYM, 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 DYM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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