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AA08 JFU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,891 mi
Last recorded143,891 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 143,891 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm. 195/65/15. (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake pipes paint swollen.

Fail 14 Mar 2019 143,891 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bottom of the spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm. 195/65/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass. (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes paint swollen.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 128,489 miles

Both rear brakes are gripping slightly

Exhaust emissions are to clean to be detected by DSM

Various brake pipes require attention

Pass 23 Jun 2017 122,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlight misted up,beam pattern ok

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2017 122,902 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlight misted up,beam pattern ok

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 111,498 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 111,498 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,459 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 69,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,646 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 56,646 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 43,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,925 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 JFU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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