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AA08 JCZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,391 mi
Last recorded70,391 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 70,391 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 70,390 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 64,622 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 59,600 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 56,460 miles

Rear shockers corroded

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

Rear covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 53,264 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded will need replacing in future (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need replacing in future (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2018 53,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick needs replacing (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened will need replacing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded will need replacing in future (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need replacing in future (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 49,034 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 49,029 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 42,606 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end play

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front inner rack end play

Pass 6 May 2015 38,610 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 38,610 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 35,470 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 31,551 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 26,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 22,531 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 JCZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

AA08 JCZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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