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AA08 ONP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

235,648 mi
Last recorded235,648 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2021 235,648 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 224,855 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 214,544 miles

' Bonnet Open' light on constantly

Battery light on constantly

Rear Registration Plate Deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2019 214,532 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

' Bonnet Open' light on constantly

Battery light on constantly

Rear Registration Plate Deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2018 207,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 207,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing bolt bissing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 194,629 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 178,347 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 178,059 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 155,321 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 141,098 miles

Both front Brake discs worn

Both rear tyres worn inner edge of tread

Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment lever damaged but functionable

Engine Oil level low!

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Rear screen wash not working

Slight play in nearside siderod of steering rack

Slight wear in Drivers door hinges/pins

Slight wear in both front suspension lower arm rear mounting bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2013 141,098 miles

Both front Brake discs worn

Both rear tyres worn inner edge of tread

Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment lever damaged but functionable

Engine Oil level low!

Offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Rear screen wash not working

Slight play in nearside siderod of steering rack

Slight wear in Drivers door hinges/pins

Slight wear in both front suspension lower arm rear mounting bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2012 109,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 109,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,061 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,801 miles

Both front Brake discs worn!

Fail 7 Dec 2010 40,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front Brake discs worn!

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread!

CHECK TRACKING!

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 9,312 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 ONP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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