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AA08 HTF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,540 mi
Last recorded136,540 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 136,540 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 136,540 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 128,578 miles

rear discs scored and wearing thin- o.s.f sill and outer arch corroded- rear brakes slight binding- rear springs corroded- front pads wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 111,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 99,627 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,732 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 81,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 81,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,416 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 78,415 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low lamp insecure (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,344 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 65,316 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front disk worn

Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,378 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,582 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 29,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

condensation in o/s headlight

n/s/r seat belt stalk casing damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,046 miles

condensation in o/s headlight

n/s/r seat belt stalk casing damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 HTF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HTF, 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 AA08 HTF registered?

AA08 HTF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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