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AA08 OSJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,967 mi
Last recorded98,967 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,967 miles

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 98,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 96,164 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 93,932 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,727 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,202 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,434 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 83,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front front tyres perishing

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

Offside Front cv boot secure but slight split allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,228 miles

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

both front tyres have curb damage to outside sidewalls

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,694 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,497 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 46,230 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,301 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,185 miles

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

rear washer inop

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 OSJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSJ, 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 OSJ registered?

AA08 OSJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is AA08 OSJ safe to buy?

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