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AA08 HZP

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

255,263 mi
Last recorded255,263 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 255,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 255,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 252,903 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 244,984 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 244,904 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 235,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 235,195 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 226,984 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 226,815 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 220,863 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight seepage of oil

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split

Offside Front tyre perished and split and a nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 220,715 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight seepage of oil

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split

Offside Front tyre perished and split and a nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 215,315 miles

N/S/F shock possibly had fluid leak

O/S mirror repaired

O/S/R tyre heavily worn inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 209,483 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 209,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 190,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 190,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HZP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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