MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicles sills are corroding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicles sills are corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lamp dim (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lamp dim (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AA08 OTJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 OTJ, 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 OTJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2008.
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