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AA08 OOV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

296,160 mi
Last recorded296,160 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 296,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 281,588 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 268,554 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 245,213 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 245,213 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 222,801 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 204,692 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 181,521 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 154,124 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 154,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 154,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 131,544 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 105,729 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,603 miles

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

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components

front brake discs worn

front windscreen wipers smearing

osf and nsr tyres wearing inner edges,slight side wall damage osr tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2013 83,592 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components

front brake discs worn

front windscreen wipers smearing

osf and nsr tyres wearing inner edges,slight side wall damage osr tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,379 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,106 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 51,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,508 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,236 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 41,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,480 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 OOV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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