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AA08 ONG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,870 mi
Last recorded150,870 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 150,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 148,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 148,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 146,001 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 143,603 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 143,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 127,331 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 127,331 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp missing outer lens broken (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 109,176 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 109,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 101,191 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 88,382 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear bar indicators

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear brake discs corroding slightly

nearside rear tyre going out of shape slightly on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2015 88,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear brake discs corroding slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

both front tyres getting close to wear bar indicators

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre going out of shape slightly on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 75,915 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 65,052 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge/cracking in tread

Fail 22 May 2013 65,048 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge/cracking in tread

Pass 22 May 2012 54,117 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 54,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 44,034 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 ONG 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 63.2%.

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 ONG, 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 ONG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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