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AA08 ORC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

169,321 mi
Last recorded169,321 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ORC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 169,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 169,321 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 153,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 153,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 139,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 139,568 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))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 126,468 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 126,468 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))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 110,591 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 110,591 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE BALD 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,132 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2015 84,132 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 73,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,855 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 34,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,975 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 ORC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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