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SIL 8708

2000 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,700 mi
Last recorded169,700 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 8708
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 169,700 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 169,689 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 165,090 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 165,079 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 160,744 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 152,860 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 146,116 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 137,143 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 132,181 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 132,111 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 127,625 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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SIL 8708 is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,750 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 SIL 8708, 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 26 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIL 8708 registered?

SIL 8708 is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is SIL 8708 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 8708 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.

Does SIL 8708 have outstanding finance?

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