MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surrounding the fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from inner sill to back bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from inner sill to back bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all components associated with sub frame including the sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surrounding the fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from inner sill to back bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from inner sill to back bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all components associated with sub frame including the sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front cracks around the tyre 205/60/r15
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front cracks around the tyre 205/60/r15
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front cracks around the tyre 205/60/r15
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front cracks around the tyre 205/60/r15
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres cracking up
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres cracking up
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise both rear tyres wearing on inside edges.o/s 1.0 mm & n/s 1.6mm.
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY08 OOC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SY08 OOC, 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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SY08 OOC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2008.
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