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AA08 ORN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

202,919 mi
Last recorded202,919 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 202,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 186,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 170,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 170,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 126,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 113,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 113,568 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 105,475 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 105,447 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 97,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,083 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,899 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 71,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,997 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 57,961 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 57,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre on wear indicator bars

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge and slightly deteriorated on inner side wall

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 ORN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ORN, 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 ORN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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