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AA08 HSO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

434,622 mi
Last recorded434,622 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 434,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 408,017 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 354,985 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 354,985 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 305,792 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 305,792 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 278,726 miles

n/s/f link arm boot poor

n/s/f tyre close to limit require attention

Fail 18 Nov 2016 278,723 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f link arm boot poor

n/s/f tyre close to limit require attention

Pass 25 Nov 2015 260,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 255,165 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 222,774 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 222,773 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 189,677 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 189,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 170,912 miles

n/s/r tyre slight inner and outer treads wear

o/s/f tyre slight outer treads wear

Fail 11 Sep 2012 170,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre inner and outer treads slight wear

o/s/f tyre slight outer treads wear

Fail 12 Sep 2011 137,274 miles

(advise) front number plate cracked

(advise) n/s/r tyre inner edge scrubbing off and approaching limits over 3/4 tread width

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 137,274 miles

(advise) front number plate cracked

(advise) n/s/r tyre inner edge scrubbing off and approaching limits over 3/4 tread width

Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,159 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,116 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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AA08 HSO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AA08 HSO, 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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AA08 HSO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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