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AA08 HTY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

182,169 mi
Last recorded182,169 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 182,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 170,208 miles

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 13 Sep 2021 157,298 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 151,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2017 146,020 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Nov 2017 145,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,480 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,156 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,706 miles

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 8 May 2012 44,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 38,445 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 HTY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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