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VX08 ACV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,835 mi
Last recorded190,835 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 ACV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 190,835 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 190,362 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 186,330 miles

rear underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2023 185,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 174,211 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2021 161,642 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 161,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 155,263 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2020 155,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 136,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen in zone "A" outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2018 120,149 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2018 120,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,175 miles

under trays /sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,910 miles

O/s headlight washer cover is missing

Fail 23 Mar 2016 94,910 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

O/s headlight washer cover is missing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,523 miles

Front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,055 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,580 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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VX08 ACV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VX08 ACV, 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 VX08 ACV registered?

VX08 ACV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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