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AA08 OPZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

270,077 mi
Last recorded270,077 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 270,077 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 269,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 259,143 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 247,541 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 247,541 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 211,172 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 211,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 164,223 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 164,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,128 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,355 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 80,306 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,062 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 56,059 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2010 79,183 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2010 79,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 17,317 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 OPZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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