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AA08 ONZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,322 mi
Last recorded78,322 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 78,322 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2026 78,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2025 73,131 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 73,131 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 67,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 67,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 62,099 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end as slight play

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 56,089 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 51,760 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,144 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 46,144 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 40,993 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 35,325 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,962 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,287 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,097 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 26,097 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 25,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,639 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,236 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 17,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 17,260 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 ONZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ONZ, 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 ONZ registered?

AA08 ONZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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