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AA08 HTD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,975 mi
Last recorded123,975 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HTD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 123,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 123,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 111,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 100,703 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,247 miles

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

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 91,247 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,045 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,767 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jun 2017 82,767 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,819 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jun 2016 75,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,257 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 63,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 59,094 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,513 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 43,897 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 HTD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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