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AA08 ONS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,421 mi
Last recorded188,421 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ONS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 188,421 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 173,720 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 153,876 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2016 153,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 131,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disks corroded

o/s rear tyre worn

rear susp bumpstops poor/deteriated

Fail 11 May 2015 131,097 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disks corroded

o/s rear tyre worn

rear susp bumpstops poor/deteriated

Pass 19 May 2014 110,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s rear shock bumpstops poor

Pass 28 May 2013 90,440 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 69,607 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2011 47,807 miles

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

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)

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 ONS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ONS, 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 ONS registered?

AA08 ONS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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