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AA08 OTE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,033 mi
Last recorded147,033 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 147,033 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

parking brake low effort 16%

Fail 6 Dec 2021 146,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

parking brake low effort 16%

Pass 14 Jun 2021 138,715 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 137,287 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 137,287 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 132,787 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 125,555 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 117,487 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 117,487 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 108,803 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 108,803 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 99,837 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 90,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 27 May 2014 80,806 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 80,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 67,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr bumpstop perished

osr bumpstop perished

Pass 5 Jun 2012 56,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 32,796 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 OTE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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